phrase
sequence of at least two words
beast with two backs
euphemistic metaphor for two persons engaged in sexual intercourse
Jesus H. Christ
expletive interjection referencing religious figure Jesus Christ
cold shoulder
phrase used to express dismissal or the act of disregarding someone
In haec verba
Latin legal phrase
shut up
direct command with a meaning similar to "be quiet"
Taiwan, China
controversial term that describes Taiwan and its related territories as part of China
The Darkest Hour
Phrase used to refer to World War II in 1940–1941
the dogs of war
common phrase
To hell in a handbasket
English figure of speech
words of purchase
designation of a grantee in a deed, will, or other property transfer
away from keyboard
phrase contrasting online and 'real' life
maxim
short and serious sentence
self-proclaimed
legal title that is recognized by the declaring person but not necessarily by any recognized legal authority
Act of Love
phrase used by American politician Jeb Bush
speaking truth to power
non-violent political tactic employed by dissidents
I'm sorry
expression of regret or grief
Tory scum
British political phrase expressing disapproval of the Conservative Party
slogan
memorable motto or phrase used in social movements & advertisements
set phrase
phrase whose parts are fixed in a certain order, even if the phrase could be changed without harming the literal meaning
salutation
greeting
mazel tov
Jewish phrase for congratulations
Keep Calm and Carry On
motivational poster produced by the British government in 1939
maranatha
Aramaic phrase
James while John had had had had had had had had had had had a better effect on the teacher.
sentence used to emphasize lexical ambiguity and the importance of punctuation
Lex lata
phrase
There are unknown unknowns
phrase by Donald Rumsfeld
a picture is worth a thousand words
idiom suggesting seeing something is better for learning than having it described
mind the gap
warning to train passengers
baptism by fire
phrase meaning a transformative ordeal
E&OE
Legal phrase used to reduce liability
Han shot first
controversy about a scene of Star Wars
The Lilies of the Field
discourse of Jesus
the powers that be
phrase referring to those who hold authority
A wigwam for a goose's bridle
English phrase
abomination of desolation
Apocalyptic biblical phrase
chop chop
phrase saying to hurry up
cutting off the nose to spite the face
expression; harming the self unintentionally trying to solve a problem or get revenge
distancing language
phrasing used by people to "distance" themselves from a statement
Ever to Excel
Homeric Greek phrase and motto
God's Own Country
place supposedly favored by God
have a nice day
expression
hurry up and wait
humorous phrase
reverence for life
phrase associated with Albert Schweitzer
short, sharp shock
severe but brief punishment
Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow
beginning of the 2nd sentence of a soliloquy in Shakespeare’s Macbeth (Act 5, Scene 5); Macbeth's response to the approach of Scottish troops and the death of Lady Macbeth