good turn
A kind or helpful act
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
good value
Something that is worth the money spent on it
good voice to beg bacon
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
good-time Charlie
A person who likes to have fun and enjoy themselves, often at the expense of others.
goodness and light
Moral virtue and righteousness
goodness gracious
An expression of surprise or shock
goodness gracious me
An expression of surprise or shock
goodness me
An expression of surprise or shock
goodnight Irene
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
goon squad
a group of people hired to intimidate or harm others
gooseberry eye
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
gooseberry season
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
gorilla in the room
An obvious problem or issue that nobody wants to discuss
got it going on
Has something good happening or is very attractive
grab and go
Take something quickly and leave immediately
grab by the lapels
to confront or seize someone's attention forcefully
grab the bull by the horns
Take control of a difficult situation with confidence and determination
grab the popcorn
Prepare to watch something entertaining or dramatic unfold
graceful degradation
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
grain of truth
a small amount of truth in an otherwise false statement
grammar Nazi
Someone who corrects others' grammar or language usage excessively
grammar police
People who correct others' grammar or language usage
grand passion
An intense, all-consuming romantic love
grand poobah
A person who holds an important or influential position
grand scheme
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
grand total
the total amount after all parts are added together
grandstand play
An action done to impress others
granny dumping
Abandoning an elderly relative, usually at a hospital or public place
grapes of wrath
Great anger or resentment
grasp at straws
Make a desperate attempt to find a solution
grass tops
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
gravity's pull
an irresistible or overwhelming force
gravy train
A situation that provides easy and profitable work
gray hat
A person who acts between good and evil
grease monkey
a person who enjoys working with machines, especially cars
grease payment
A bribe, especially to speed up a process
grease someone's palm
Bribe someone to get special treatment
grease the skids
to make a process easier or smoother
grease the wheels
to make a process or situation easier or more efficient
greasy spoon
a small, cheap restaurant serving basic food
great balls of fire
An expression of great excitement or shock
great beyond
exceptionally good or excellent
great job
Excellent work or achievement
great unwashed
The common people, especially those considered unrefined or uncultured
greater of two evils
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
greatest thing since sliced bread
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Greek calends
a time that will never come
green about the gills
Feeling nauseous or queasy
green as grass
completely inexperienced or naive
green fingers
A natural talent for gardening
green handshake
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
green in earth
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
green indigo
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
green old age
a healthy and active old age
green state
a state of being environmentally friendly
green thumb
A natural ability to grow plants
greener pastures
Better opportunities or situations elsewhere
grey area
Unclear.
grey cells
Brain cells, used to describe thinking or memory
grey matter
intelligence or brainpower