by WORDPIE | Jul 30, 2016 | Phrase of The Day
What does it mean?ExamplesSynonyms A pain in the neck is something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness. A bothersome, annoying person. A source of annoyance; nuisance. 1. Tara told her brother to quit being a pain in the neck. 2. Sometimes...
by WORDPIE | Jul 29, 2016 | Phrase of The Day
What does it mean?ExamplesSynonyms By mistake is used to describe something in error; accidentally. Without intending. Erroneously. 1. I grabbed the wrong pant size by mistake, could you find the next size up? 2. I took the exit by mistake and now we’re...
by WORDPIE | Jul 25, 2016 | Phrase of The Day
What does it mean?ExamplesSynonyms When someone says shape up or ship out it is used as an ultimatum to improve their performance or behaviour. Used as a command to improve one’s performance or leave. A warning to say improve or get out. 1. This is the last time...
by WORDPIE | Jul 24, 2016 | Phrase of The Day
What does it mean?ExamplesSynonyms A closed book is an expression used when you accept something that has completely ended. Something you don’t understand or know anything about. A secret, mystery, or puzzle. 1. Today’s meeting is about terminating our...
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