wag a finger
scold or warn someone
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
wag the dog
To divert attention from a problem by creating a distraction
waist-deep in the Big Muddy
overwhelmed in a difficult situation
wait and see
To delay making a decision or taking action until the outcome is known
wait around
To stay in a place expecting something to happen
wait for Godot
Wait indefinitely for something that may never happen
wait for it
To wait for something expected or anticipated to happen
wait for the ball to drop
to wait for something to happen or be announced
wait for the dust to settle
to wait until a situation becomes calm and clear
wait for the other shoe to drop
To wait for the inevitable next event or consequence
wait in the wings
To be ready to take action or replace someone at a moment's notice
wait on hand, foot and finger
To serve someone extremely attentively and eagerly
wait on someone hand and foot
To serve someone extremely attentively and thoroughly
wait on someone hand, foot and finger
To serve someone extremely attentively and thoroughly
wait out
To remain in a place until something ends or passes
wait till the clouds roll by
to wait until difficulties or troubles pass
wait upon hand and foot
To serve someone extremely attentively and obediently
waiting game
A situation where someone has to wait patiently for something to happen or change
wake and bake
smoke marijuana immediately after waking up
wake the dead
To make a lot of noise and disturb people
wake up and smell the coffee
become aware of reality
wake up on the wrong side of bed
to wake up in a bad mood
wake up one day
To suddenly realize or decide something
walk a mile in someone's shoes
To understand and share someone's feelings and experiences
walk all over
To treat someone badly or unfairly
walk and chew gum at the same time
To handle multiple simple tasks simultaneously
walk away
to leave a situation or decision without taking further action
walk away from
to leave or abandon something
walk free
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
walk in on
to enter a room or situation unexpectedly
walk in the park
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
walk in the snow
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
walk of life
A person's profession, position, or situation in life
walk off with
to take or win something easily
walk on
to continue or proceed
walk on broken glass
to go to great lengths to help or please someone
walk on eggshells
to act very carefully to avoid offending or upsetting someone
walk on sunshine
Feel extremely happy and optimistic
walk on the wild side
To engage in unconventional or risky behavior
walk on water
To perform an impressive or impossible task
walk over
to defeat or dominate someone easily
walk the beat
to patrol an area as a police officer
walk the chalk
to follow rules or instructions carefully
walk the dog
to take a dog for a walk
walk the floor
To pace back and forth, often due to anxiety or excitement
walk the line
to follow a rule or standard carefully
walk the plank
to be forced to resign or leave a job
walk the streets
to be without a home or job
walk the talk
To act in accordance with one's words or principles
walk the walk
To act in accordance with one's claims or principles
walk through
to explain or guide someone through a process
wall of silence
A situation where people refuse to talk or give information
wallet, keys, phone
essential items to carry when going out
walls have ears
Be careful what you say, as others may be listening.
Wally World
A fictional amusement park
walnuts and pears you plant for your heirs
Plant long-term investments for future generations
wanker's cramp
a cramp in the hand from excessive masturbation
want for nothing
To lack nothing, be completely satisfied
want in
to want to participate or be included
want someone's nachos
to be envious of someone's possessions or achievements