whatcha know good
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
whatever butters your biscuit
whatever makes you happy
whatever butters your bread
whatever makes you happy or benefits you
whatever butters your muffin
whatever makes you happy
whatever butters your toast
whatever makes you happy
whatever creams your twinkie
whatever makes you happy
whatever floats your boat
Do what makes you happy
whatever helps you sleep at night
a phrase used to express skepticism or dismissal
whatever humps your camel
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
whatever it takes
to do anything necessary to achieve something
whatever melts your butter
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
whatever sizzles your bacon
whatever makes you happy
whatever tickles your pickle
whatever makes you happy
whatever winds your clock
whatever makes someone happy or satisfied
what’s wrong with this picture?
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
wheat bread
a basic or ordinary thing
wheel away
to take something away on a wheeled vehicle
wheel out
To introduce or repeat something old or familiar
wheel within a wheel
A complex system with many interacting parts
wheeling and dealing
Engaging in clever or dishonest business negotiations
wheels are turning
Someone is thinking or planning something
when all is said and done
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
when Hell freezes over
when something is extremely unlikely to happen
When in Rome, (do as the Romans do). St. Ambrose, 347 AD
Act like the locals when visiting their place
when in Rome, do as the Romans do
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
when it comes to
regarding or concerning something
when it rains, it pours
Unfortunate events occur in streaks or clusters, often in short periods of time.
when it's at home
in its usual or rightful place
when life gives you lemons, make lemonade
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
when pigs fly
something is extremely unlikely to happen
when push comes to shove
when a situation becomes critical or urgent
when the cat is away, the mice will play
People behave badly when not supervised.
when the going gets tough, the tough get going
Strong people take action when challenges arise
when the music stops
when a situation becomes unstable or precarious
when the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash; when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak
Predicts weather based on tree leafing order
when they go low, we go high
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
when two Fridays come together
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
when two Sundays come together
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
when two Sundays meet
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
when you have seen one, you have seen them all
Things that seem different are actually very similar
when you're in a hole, stop digging
Stop making a situation worse by continuing a harmful action
where got
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
where there is a will, there is a way
Alternative form of where there is a will there is a way.
where there is life there is hope
As long as someone or something still exists, improvement is possible
where there is muck there is brass
Money can be made from dirty or unpleasant work
where's the beef
Where is the substance or real value?
where's the fire
to hurry or rush unnecessarily
where's the lie
Something is obviously false or untrue
whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right
One's beliefs about their ability influence their success
which foot the shoe is on
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
which way the wind is blowing
the current trend or direction of events
while there is life there is hope
As long as someone is alive, there is a chance for improvement or success.
while we're young
Do things now, before we get older
whine and complain
To constantly express discontent or dissatisfaction
whinge and whine
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
whip hand
A position of power or control over someone or something
whip into shape
to improve or organize something quickly
whip through
To complete or do something quickly and efficiently
whip up a storm
to create a big reaction or controversy
whips and jingles
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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