Idioms beginning with W
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Meaning: Bad luck has a habit of arriving in a bunch instead of one piece at a time.
Example: Sarah's car stalled on the way to work, her laptop crashed that afternoon, and the landlord called about a rent hike before dinner. She just shook her head and said, when it rains it pours. Read more ➺
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: Abandon a person or responsibility suddenly or unfairly.
Example: He walked out on his wife and two kids without a word. 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: Gradually decrease in strength, intensity, or effectiveness, especially of sensations, effects, or emotions.
Example: The painkiller started to wear off after a few hours. 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: An exceptionally enjoyable experience.
Example: I had a whale of a time exploring the wildlife sanctuary with friends. Read more ➺
