Meaning – This idiom has 2 meanings: (1) to want to have an argument or discussion about something, (2) to have a personal agenda or hidden motive for doing something In Context – (1) I’ve got an axe to grind with you! That report you filed was full of errors. (2) I hope John won’t talk about the Pope … Read More
IDIOM – EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK
Meaning – unnecessary items, everything including things which you do not need, almost everything In Context – Pam’s always overweight when she travels. She packs her luggage with everything but the kitchen sink. Idioms with a synonymous meaning – everything under the sun QUOTES WITH ‘EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK’ Some couture collections have everything including the kitchen sink! Everything … Read More
IDIOM – COMPARING APPLES TO ORANGES
Meaning – a false analogy, contrasting two things which cannot be compared against each other In Context – You cannot compare ballet to jazz dance, it’s like trying to compare apples to oranges. Origin – While the origin of this idiom is unclear, it can be found in different variations in many other languages. The most common version is comparing apples … Read More