fetch and carry
Structure: to fetch and carry (for someone)
Definition: to act as a servant (for someone)
Example: How could he enjoy the holiday when he had to fetch and carry for his wife all day?
See also: F Idioms, Verbal Idioms, Idiomatic Pairs
fetch and carry
Friday, February 6, 2009
the lion's share
Thursday, February 5, 2009
the lion's share
Structure: the lion's share (of something)
Definition: the biggest or best part (of something)
Example: The company is now holding the lion's share of the electronics market.
Usage note: used in British English
See also: T Idioms, Idioms Containing Special Keywords
daylight robbery
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
daylight robbery
Definition: a situation in which one is charged too much money
Example: I had to pay 20 dollars for the entrance ticket - it was daylight robbery.
Usage note: informal idiom
See also: D Idioms, Informal Idioms
have a soft spot for
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
have a soft spot for
Structure: to have a soft spot for someone/something
Definition: to have particular affection for someone/something; to be specially fond of someone/something
Example: I have a soft spot for stories about princes and princesses - there's something about these characters that has always fascinated me.
Usage note: informal idiom
See also: H Idioms, Informal Idioms, Verbal Idioms,
under a cloud
Monday, February 2, 2009
under a cloud
Definition: suspected of doing something wrong or illegal
Example: The chairman resigned under a cloud shortly after the scandal broke.
See also: U Idioms