Idioms beginning with W
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Meaning: to be carrying a wild look
Example: Their residence is totally wild and woolly but all in all I found them to be warm people. Read more ➺
Meaning: to treat somebody (usually a woman) to wine and dinner;
Example: The wine and dine at this hotel is among the best that you will ever find. Read more ➺
Meaning: to find an alternative for something, someone or to perform a task
Example: The way around such a problem would mean that we lose another 6 months in the completion of this project. Read more ➺
Meaning: end a relationship with someone suddenly
Example: Everyone was shocked when he walked out on his wife of fourteen years and their two beautiful children aged ten and seven. Read more ➺
Meaning: display your emotions openly
Example: It was evident that he was in love with her. He wore his heart on his sleeve and you could see how he felt about her. Read more ➺
Meaning: A stimulation that causes you to want additional of something, mostly food.
Example: You have whetted my appetite to go for another theatre performance after making me watch this one. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something that deteriorates or changes by wearing
Example: That garment is completely worn out. Why don’t you just throw it away? Read more ➺
Meaning: Well-educated and learned.
Example: She is well read does not mean that she can go out on the streets and fend for herself. To be street smart is a requirement in what she wants to do. Read more ➺
Meaning: past events that are not important anymore
Example: We used to have big disagreements some years back, but that's all water under the bridge now. We get along fine. Read more ➺
Meaning: dislike something very much
Example: I wouldn't be caught dead wearing shoes like that. They are so old fashioned. Read more ➺
