اصطلاح امروز It Never Rains But It Pours It Never Rains But It Pours!!! (saying) Used to say that when one bad thing happens to you, other bad things happen soon after. e.g. A: What a day! My car broke down and my wallet has been stolen. B: It never rains but it pours. . . . . … Read More
اصطلاح امروز Hustle And Bustle
اصطلاح امروز Hustle And Bustle Hustle And Bustle!!! Busy noisy activity of a lot of people in one place. e.g. We escaped from the hustle and bustle of the city for the weekend. . . . . Persian equivalent: شلوغ پلوغی
اصطلاح امروز Play Cat And Mouse
اصطلاح امروز Play Cat And Mouse Play Cat And Mouse!!! To play a cruel game with somebody in your power by changing your behavior very often, so that they become nervous and do not know what to expect. e.g. He thought the police were playing some elaborate game of cat and mouse and waiting to trap him. . . . … Read More
اصطلاح امروز Donkey or Grunt work
اصطلاح امروز اصطلاح امروز Donkey or Grunt workاصطلاح امروز Donkey or Grunt workاصطلاح امروز Donkey or Grunt workاصطلاح امروز Donkey or Grunt workاصطلاح امروز Donkey or Grunt workاصطلاح امروز Donkey or Grunt workاصطلاح امروز Donkey or Grunt workاصطلاح امروز اصطلاح امروز Donkey or Grunt workاصطلاح امروز Donkey or Grunt workاصطلاح امروز Donkey or Grunt workاصطلاح امروز Donkey or Grunt workاصطلاح … Read More
اصطلاح امروز The Elephant In The Room
اصطلاح امروز The Elephant In The Room The Elephant In The Room!!! The elephant in the room is a problem or question that everyone knows about but does not mention because it is easier not to discuss it. e.g. A: I’m sure everyone is thinking about the divorce, but no one ever mention it. B: That;s right. It’s certainly … Read More
اصطلاح امروز Make Somebody’s Hair Stand On End
اصطلاح امروز Make Somebody’s Hair Stand On End Make Somebody’s Hair Stand On End!!! If something makes someone’s hair stand on end it shocks or frightens him/her very much. e.g. He told me such a chilling tale that made my hair stand on end. . . Origin: Many common idioms like this one come from the works of Shakespeare (1564-1616), … Read More
اصطلاح امروز Hit the Right or Wrong Note
اصطلاح امروز Hit the Right or Wrong Note Hit the Right/Wrong Note!!! To do, say or write something that is suitable/not suitable for a particular occasion. e.g. It’s difficult to get children interested in sculpture, but the special exhibition at the City Gallery hits exactly the right note.
اصطلاح امروز A Leopard Cannot Change Its Spots
اصطلاح امروز A Leopard Cannot Change Its Spots A Leopard Cannot Change Its Spots!!! (saying) People cannot change their characters, especially if they have a bad character. e.g. You didn’t really expect her to be on time, did you? A leopard can’t change its spots.