Idioms beginning with Y

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 long time back.

Example: I have been living in this house since the year dot and know everyone in the vicinity by their first names. 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: someone especially a politician whose career is finished

Example: The officer is retiring from his job next month, soon he will be a yesterday's man. Read more ➺