Tag Archives: idioms

Idioms for the New Year

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

It’s that time of year when resolutions are made, optimism is high, and people desire a fresh start! Whether you are one to make New Year’s resolutions, or one to mock those who do, you’ll likely hear some idioms used … Continue reading →

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Gone to the Dogs: Idioms

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Last week, we looked at feline-inspired idioms with The Cat’s Out of the Bag. For today’s Amaze-ing Words Wednesday, let’s take another trail in the labyrinth where we find our canine companions. Check out the following dog-related idioms and their … Continue reading →

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The Cat’s Out of the Bag: Idioms

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Welcome to Amaze-ing Words Wednesday, where we enter the labyrinth of language and look for something interesting among the hedges. Today’s topic is in honor of our feline friends. I was going to do a post with idioms that included both … Continue reading →

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Truly Colorful Idioms

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Idioms are one of my favorite things to look up and discover their origins. Idioms are phrases or sayings which have an underlying and generally understood meaning apart from the literal words themselves. For instance, “dead as a doornail” or … Continue reading →

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