Idioms beginning with Y
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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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
