All English idioms and phrases - page 125
Meanings of No-more:
phraseReferring to the degree to which a certain quality is present
idiomSaid to show that you understand exactly what the other person is suggesting
Usage examples:
"i saw him coming out of her flat." "say no more!"
Meanings of No-more-than:
idiomUsed to emphasize how small an amount is
Usage examples:
There are beautiful mountains not more than ten minutes' drive away.
Meanings of No-names-no-pack-drill:
phrasePunishment will be prevented if names and details are not mentioned.
Usage examples:
That way there's no names, no pack drill - if anyone asks, i've never heard of you, ok?
Meanings of No-oil-painting:
idiomTo not be attractive
Usage examples:
She's no oil painting but she's got an attractive personality.
Meanings of No-picnic:
idiomTo be a difficult or unpleasant situation
Usage examples:
Being a single parent is no picnic, i can tell you.
Meanings of No-rhyme-or-reason-to:
phraseLogical explanation or reason.
Usage examples:
Without rhyme or reason his mood changed
Meanings of No-room-to-swing-a-cat:
phraseUsed in reference to a very confined space.
Usage examples:
There's not even room to swing a cat!
idiomSaid about a place or space that is very small
Meanings of No-stranger-to:
idiomTo be familiar with a particular experience or activity
Usage examples:
He is no stranger to hard work.
Meanings of No-thanks:
idiomUsed to say that you are grateful to someone for offering something but that you do not want to accept the offer; sometimes used humorously when you are not really grateful
Usage examples:
Former vice president al gore said thanks but no thanks to another run for the presidency., the sin…
Meanings of No-time-at-all:
idiomVery quickly
Usage examples:
Now that we’re on the highway, we’ll be there in no time.
Meanings of No-way:
idiomInfml no or not in any way
Usage examples:
No way was i going to pay that much for an old, beat-up car., "can i go with you guys?" "no way – t…
Meanings of Noblesse-oblige:
idiomThe duty of the privileged to be honorable and generous
phrasePrivilege entails responsibility.
Usage examples:
The notion of noblesse oblige was part of the ethic of the country gentleman
Meanings of Nod-off:
collocationChange from a waking to a sleeping state
Meanings of Nod-to:
idiomIf something is a nod to a particular thing, it refers to it
Usage examples:
The name san francisco 49ers is a nod to the prospectors who flocked to california during the 1849 …
Meanings of Nom-de-plume:
idiomA name an author uses instead of their real name
Meanings of Non sequitur:
idiomA reply that has no relevance to what preceded it
Meanings of Non-be:
idiomIf two people are non-speakers or are on non-speakers, they do not talk to each other because they have had an argument
Usage examples:
This usually inseparable pair now appear to be non-speakers., she is still on non-speakers with me …
Meanings of Nonpareils:
phraseSmall hard pieces of coloured sugar used to decorate cakes, biscuits, sweets, etc.
Usage examples:
Garnish the cupcakes with pink and purple nonpareils., i had some nonpareils left over from a birth…
Meanings of Nose-into:
idiomInfml to try to discover things which do not involve you
Usage examples:
You’re always sticking your nose into my business.
Meanings of Not cut out for (something):
idiomTo not be the right type of person for something
Usage examples:
I'm not cut out for an office job.
Meanings of Not enough room to swing a cat:
idiomSaid about a place or space that is very small
Meanings of Not give a fig:
phraseNot have the slightest concern; not care at all.
Usage examples:
Katherine didn't give a fig for joe's comfort or his state of mind
idiomTo not be at all worried by or interested in something
Usage examples:
They can say what they like. i don't give a fig.
Meanings of Not have a prayer:
phraseHave no chance at all of succeeding at something.
Usage examples:
He was doing the best he could, but he doesn't have a prayer in succeeding.
idiomTo have no chance of succeeding
Usage examples:
She hasn't a prayer of winning the competition.
Meanings of Not lift a finger:
phraseMake the slightest effort to do something, especially to help someone.
Usage examples:
He never lifted a finger to get jimmy released from prison
idiomTo not make any effort
Usage examples:
He just watches tv and never lifts a finger to help with the dishes.
Meanings of Not my cup of tea:
idiomIf something is not your cup of tea, it is not the type of thing that you like
Usage examples:
Thanks for inviting me, but ballet isn't really my cup of tea.
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