English Idioms: Question of time
English Idioms About “Time”
Idiom: Question of time
Meaning: (Also a matter of time) said about something that will surely happen.
Example: The criminal will be arrested. It’s just a question of time.
English Idioms About “Time”
Idiom: Question of time
Meaning: (Also a matter of time) said about something that will surely happen.
Example: The criminal will be arrested. It’s just a question of time.
English Idioms About “Furniture”
Idiom: Bring to the table
Meaning: To bring something to the table means to contribute something to a group effort.
Example: It is all about you bring to the table.
English Idioms About “War”
Idiom: Ride shotgun
Meaning: To ride shotgun means to sit in the front passenger seat of a vehicle during a trip. Figuratively, the phrase refers to the support or aid given to someone in a situation or project. The expression riding shotgun is derived from shotgun messenger, a colloquial term for express messenger. A special armed employee of the express service using the stage for transportation of bullion or cash would sit beside the driver, carrying a short shotgun (or alternatively a rifle), to provide an armed response in case of threat to the cargo.
Example: Would you like to come to the party and ride shotgun? We really need your help!
English Idioms About “Sport”
Idiom: Keep one’s eye on the ball
Meaning: To remain alert to the events occurring around oneself.
Example: To be successful in this business, you’ll have to keep your eye on the ball.
English Idioms About “Work”
Idiom: Keep up the good work
Meaning: The phrase keep up the good work is used to encourage a person to continue doing the good things they are doing now.
Example: Well done! I couldn’t have done it better myself. Keep up the good work.
English Idioms About “Clothes”
Idiom: Under one’s belt
Meaning: The idiom under your belt refers to something that you have learned, mastered or achieved and that might be an advantage for you in the future.
Example: I see that you already have the techniques of drawing under your belt.
English Idioms About “Parts of the body”
Idiom: Put one’s mind to it
Meaning: To apply oneself; to exert a directed effort.
Example: You can do anything, if you put your mind to it.