Tag: Expressions

To Deep Six
"To Deep Six" means to end something completely.

Fifth Column

Day One
"Day one" is an expression used to indicate the start or beg...

The Big One

No-Man’s Land
"No-man's land" is the contested area between fighting group...

One-Liner
A "one-liner" is a short joke that is self-contained and doe...

Black Box
"Black box" can be used to describe a process or program, wh...

The Black Art
"Black art" refers to something that is either questionable,...

Bête Noire
Bête noire, which is French for "black beast," is used in E...

B-List (Celebrity)

B-Boys

Type-A Personalities

Plan B (Expression)

Topic A

F—in’ A (Vulgar Expression)

A-List (Celebrity)
The term "A-List" refers to the most popular and famous peop...

H-Bomb

F-Bomb

A-Bomb
"A-bomb" is a nickname for the atomic bomb.

A (The Best)

The Four Corners of the Earth

Sunday Best
Phrase used to describe one's finest clothing.

Air Kiss, To

Double Take
A "double take" is a reaction to seeing or hearing something...

Double Standards
A "double standard" is when someone states that they have on...

Alerts

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