Idioms beginning with Y

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yes man

Meaning: a person who only agrees with the crowd or a group of people in order to please them or look good in front of them

Example: You really can't trust what Donald might say in front of the boss. Everyone knows that he is just a yes man and I am not even sure if he has his own views on anything. Read more ➺


your call

Meaning: to leave a decision on  another person

Example: I don't really care where we go right now for dinner. It's your call. Read more ➺


yellow streak

Meaning: people who  have an inclination towards being fainthearted.

Example: Ginna's got a yellow streak which shows up the moment she is asked to stand up against Nick. Read more ➺


year-round

Meaning: happening in continuation throughout the whole year

Example: The park provides free food for orphans year-round as a service to the God and humanity. Read more ➺


Young Turk

Meaning: a young person who has many new ideas and wants a reform

Example: Dan Mannix is one of the investment industry's Young Turks but his contact book bulges with seasoned veterans. Read more ➺


year dot

Meaning: A very long time ago; from the distant past.

Example: She has been collecting stamps since year dot, making her album priceless. Read more ➺


you are what you eat

Meaning: if you eat good food you will be healthy, if you eat bad food you will be unhealthy

Example: To stay healthy, it's best to keep off junk food. You are what you eat. Read more ➺


your guess is as good as mine

Meaning: I don't know

Example: If you want to know which one is the best of these movies, well, your guess is as good as mine. Read more ➺


yesterday’s man

Meaning: A person, especially a politician, whose time of influence, fame, or power has passed.

Example: After the election defeat, the veteran senator was widely considered a yesterday's man, his political career effectively over. Read more ➺


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