All English idioms and phrases - page 123

Meanings of Mutton-dressed-as-lamb:

idiom

A way of describing an older woman who is dressed in a style that is more suitable for a younger woman

Usage examples:

Do you think this dress is too young-looking for me? - i don't want to look like mutton dressed as …

Meanings of My-pleasure:

idiom

A polite way of replying to someone who has thanked you

Usage examples:

"it was so kind of you to give us a lift." "don't mention it - it was a pleasure."

Meanings of My-way-or-the-highway:

phrase

Said to assert the view that there is no alternative (apart from leaving) but to accept the speaker's opinions or policies.

Usage examples:

They know no way but the way of the autocrat—it's my way or the highway

idiom

Used for saying that someone will only accept their own way of doing something

Usage examples:

Some coaches say, "it's my way or the highway"., people say he is unbending, that it's his way or t…

Meanings of Narrow down:

collocation

Define clearly

Meanings of Nasty-piece-of-work:

idiom

A very unpleasant person

Meanings of Native-tongue:

phrase

The first language that someone learns

Usage examples:

French is his native tongue., she sings eight of this album's thirteen tracks in her native tongue.…

Meanings of Ne'er-do-well:

idiom

An idle worthless person

Meanings of Near-at-hand:

idiom

If something is near at hand, it is near enough to you for you to reach it

Usage examples:

I like to have my books near at hand when i'm working.

Meanings of Near-enough:

phrase

Almost

Usage examples:

They're the same age or near enough., she got what she wanted, or near enough., most of these produ…

Meanings of Nearest-and-dearest:

idiom

Your family, especially those that you live with or are very involved with

Meanings of Nearest-to:

phrase

The most similar thing to something else that is mentioned

Usage examples:

That's the nearest approach to an apology you're going to get from paula., he is the nearest approa…

Meanings of Neck-and-neck:

idiom

Not clear in terms of outcome; very close or even

phrase

Level in a race or other competition.

Usage examples:

Opinion polls showed the two major parties neck and neck

Meanings of Neck-of-the-woods:

phrase

A particular area.

Usage examples:

Fancy seeing her in this neck of the woods!

idiom

Infmlthe area someone comes from, or the area where you are

Usage examples:

I’m surprised to see you in this neck of the woods.

Meanings of Needle-like:

idiom

Something is extremely difficult to find

Usage examples:

With 500 channels on tv, finding quality children's shows is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Meanings of Needless-to-say:

phrase

Of course.

Usage examples:

Needless to say, he didn't believe me

Meanings of Neither-here-nor-there:

idiom

Not important, or not connected with the subject being discussed

Usage examples:

Her age is neither here nor there – the real question is, can she do the job?

Meanings of Never look a gift horse in the mouth:

phrase

Find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favour.

Usage examples:

They did not look the gift horse in the mouth when the opportunity for victory presented itself

idiom

Said to advise someone not to refuse something good that is being offered

Meanings of Never-mind:

phrase

Used to urge someone not to worry.

Usage examples:

Never mind—it's all right now

Meanings of New-kid:

idiom

Someone or something that is new in a place, organization, or situation, usually one in which they have to compete with others

Usage examples:

Realizing i was the new kid on the block in this job, i was determined to prove myself., sooner rat…

Meanings of New-kid-on-the-block:

idiom

Someone or something that is new in a place, organization, or situation, usually one in which they have to compete with others

Usage examples:

Realizing i was the new kid on the block in this job, i was determined to prove myself., sooner rat…

Meanings of New-to:

idiom

To be involved in an activity or situation that you have not experienced before

Meanings of Next door:

idiom

At or in or to the adjacent residence

Meanings of Next-door-to:

idiom

To be almost the same as something

Usage examples:

If you're asked to resign from your job, it's next door to being fired.

Meanings of Next-to:

phrase

Used when describing two people or things that are very close to each other with nothing between them

Usage examples:

Can i sit next to the window?, there was a really strange man standing next to me at the train stat…

Meanings of Next-to-no:

phrase

Very quickly or very soon

Usage examples:

The kids ate their dinner in no time., we'll be home in next to no time., we'll be finished in no t…