All English idioms and phrases - page 124

Meanings of Nibbles:

phrase

Small pieces of food that are eaten between or before meals, often with alcoholic drinks

Usage examples:

I bought some crisps, nuts, and other nibbles., we're having a few people over for drinks and nibbl…

Meanings of Night-after-night:

idiom

Repeatedly for many nights

Usage examples:

The howling of the neighbors’ dogs kept him awake night after night.

Meanings of Night-and-day:

idiom

All the time

Usage examples:

He says he wants to be with me night and day.

Meanings of Night-on-the-town:

idiom

An evening when you go to various places and enjoy entertainment such as dancing, eating in a restaurant, or drinking in a bar

Usage examples:

Uk let's have/go for a night on the town to celebrate., us we were out for a night on the town to c…

Meanings of Night-out:

phrase

An evening spent at a restaurant, theatre, etc. rather than staying at home

Usage examples:

I need a night out with the girls this weekend., uk let's have a night out on saturday., i'd like a…

Meanings of Nine times out of ten:

phrase

On nearly every occasion.

Usage examples:

Nine times out of ten his customers will return even more satisfied

idiom

Almost always

Usage examples:

Nine times out of ten, you can fix it.

Meanings of Nip-and-tuck:

idiom

In a situation in which one side seems to be winning and then the other, so that the result is uncertain

Usage examples:

The election was nip and tuck at first, but then roberts pulled ahead and won.

Meanings of Nip-in-the:

idiom

A feeling of cold

Usage examples:

There’s a real nip in the air this morning.

Meanings of Nip-in-the-bud:

idiom

To stop something before it has an opportunity to develop

Usage examples:

We have to nip these money problems in the bud before we get into real trouble.

Meanings of Nip-something-in-the-bud:

phrase

Suppress or destroy something at an early stage.

Usage examples:

The idea has been nipped in the bud by the local council

idiom

To stop something before it has an opportunity to develop

Usage examples:

We have to nip these money problems in the bud before we get into real trouble.

Meanings of No love lost between:

phrase

There is mutual dislike between (the people mentioned)

Usage examples:

There's no love lost between scott and me

idiom

If there is no/little love lost between two people, they do not like each other.

Meanings of No matter:

idiom

It is not a problem

Usage examples:

"i don't have that form with me." "no matter - here's another."

Meanings of No mean feat:

idiom

A great achievement

Usage examples:

Getting the job finished on time was no mean achievement.

Meanings of No shit, sherlock:

phrase

Said humorously to express the view that someone is stating something that is completely obvious.

Usage examples:

There are a few worrying findings: the first is that congestion causes stress (no shit, sherlock) a…

Meanings of No wonder:

idiom

It is not surprising

Usage examples:

No wonder the children are excited - this is the first time they've been abroad., "if brutal killer…

Meanings of No-avail:

idiom

Fml without any success or any effect

Usage examples:

The students asked the school to help them raise the money, but to no avail.

Meanings of No-doubt:

idiom

Certainly

Usage examples:

He will no doubt tell you all about his vacation.

Meanings of No-end-of:

idiom

A lot of something

Usage examples:

The twins were no end of trouble.

Meanings of No-fear:

idiom

Certainly not

Usage examples:

"are you coming to the concert?" "no fear!"

Meanings of No-go:

idiom

Not allowed or not acceptable

Usage examples:

Shorts are no go here – you have to wear long pants and shoes.

Meanings of No-good:

idiom

Not very useful or effective

Usage examples:

It's no good trying to change his beliefs., i'm not much good at explaining math problems.

Meanings of No-joke:

idiom

To be serious or difficult

Usage examples:

It's no joke driving on icy roads.

Meanings of No-later-than:

phrase

Not after

Usage examples:

She said she'd prefer us to arrive no later than nine o'clock., you must complete the forms as soon…

Meanings of No-matter-how:

idiom

There is only one possible result

Usage examples:

Any way you slice it, there are going to be a lot of unhappy people when the winner is announced.

Meanings of No-matter-what:

idiom

Used to emphasize that something is always true, or that someone must do something

Usage examples:

I never seem to lose any weight, no matter how hard i try., we've got to get to the airport on time…