Are you stuck?
In a rut?
Got writer's block?
Well, this book is just a little bit of a push in the right direction. If you need titles, I got it. If you need synonyms, I got it. If you need a spark of inspiration, I got it.
Basically, this is where...
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: an expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meanings of its constituent elements, as kick the bucket or hang one's head, or from the general grammatical rules of a language, as the table round for the round table, and that is not a constituent of a larger expression of like characteristics.
Everyone knows or remembers hearing or reading them even once in life. These phrases both confuse and amuse us. Here are some of the classics:
"It's raining cats and dogs today." -Meaning it was raining very hard.
"Sorry I'm not my usual charming self today, I'm feeling a bit under the weather." -Meaning to feel ill or sick.
"That geometry homework was a piece of cake." -Meaning it was very easy.
"My Nutella habit was getting out of hand so I decided to go cold turkey." -Meaning to give up or quit instantly, immediately.
➡ Now read these and tell me what you think;
💡 "Bob's your uncle!" Definition: Usually used to conclude a set of instructions, much like the French 'et voilà!'. Example: "Just add a dash of salt and Bob's your uncle!"
💡 "A different kettle of fish." Definition: Referring to an alternative/a different thing altogether Example: "I loved the first film but the sequel is a different kettle of fish."
💡 "Donkey's years." Definition: A very long time. Example: "I haven't read that book in donkey's years."
💡 "To go pear-shaped" Definition: Describing something that has gone wrong. Example: "Good thing you left when you did - it all went a bit pear-shaped after Andy started handing out gloves and whistles."
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