'Lick your wounds' suggests taking time to recover after a defeat or setback, akin to an animal licking its injuries. The idiom conveys taking a moment to heal emotionall⋯ Read the full article

'Grease someone's palm' means to bribe someone, typically to obtain a favor. The imagery involves putting grease (money) into a hand (palm) to facilitate smoother movemen⋯ Read the full article

'Flash in the pan' describes something that shows potential or success initially but fails to deliver anything further. The metaphor originates from mining, specifically ⋯ Read the full article

'Elephant in the room' refers to an obvious problem or difficult issue that people choose to ignore instead of addressing. This idiom paints a picture of a large elephant⋯ Read the full article

'Dead ringer' means an exact duplicate or look-alike of someone else. This phrase likely comes from horse-racing slang, where a 'ringer' was a fraudulently substituted ho⋯ Read the full article

'Can't hold a candle to' means someone or something is not at all equivalent in quality or performance to another. Historically, an apprentice would hold a candle so that⋯ Read the full article

'Achilles' heel' refers to a person's single, often fatal, point of vulnerability. Originating from the Greek mythology where Achilles was invulnerable except for his hee⋯ Read the full article

'Throw your weight around' means to use one's influence or authority over others in a forceful or boastful manner. It's akin to imagining a large person using their physi⋯ Read the full article

'Sing for your supper' is an idiom that means you need to work for what you receive. Stemming from the old practice where entertainment (like singing) was a way to earn a⋯ Read the full article

'Right up your alley' means something that is perfectly suited to one's interests or abilities. Imagine walking down an alley filled with your favorite activities or shop⋯ Read the full article

'Put a sock in it' is a colloquial way of telling someone to be quiet or to stop making noise. The phrase imagines stuffing a sock into someone's mouth as a humorous, if ⋯ Read the full article

'Not in my backyard', often abbreviated as NIMBY, refers to the opposition by residents to unwanted developments in their local area, although they might be considered ne⋯ Read the full article

'Meet your Waterloo' refers to experiencing a significant, often final, defeat. It alludes to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 where Napoleon Bonaparte faced a crushing def⋯ Read the full article

'In the blink of an eye' means very quickly or in an instant. It alludes to the brief duration it takes for an eyelid to blink, signifying something happening so fast it ⋯ Read the full article

'Grasp the nettle' is an idiom suggesting that one should confront a difficult situation with courage and resolve. This saying is rooted in the idea that the sting of a n⋯ Read the full article