English Idioms About “War”
Idiom: War of nerves
Meaning: (Also battle of nerves.) War of nerves refers to a conflict using psychological techniques rather than direct violence in order to weaken the enemy.
Example: “In the future, war will not merely be one of men and machines, it will be a war of wills and a war of nerves.” Sir John Anderson.
English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Fall prey to
Meaning: (Also fall victim to) to become a victim.
Example: When she married him, she fell prey to his greed.
English Idioms About “Sport”
Idiom: Be on the ball
Meaning: To be well-informed and respond promptly.
Example: We need someone who’s on the ball to help us implement our plan.
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 “Nature”
Idiom: Calm before the storm
Meaning: The calm before the storm is an unussual or false quiet period before a period of upheaval.
Example: The negotiation between the two parties may be peaceful now. But don’t be misled! This is only the calm before the storm.
English Idioms About “Money”
Idiom: For love nor money
Meaning: Said when it is difficult to get something or persuade someone.
Example: You can’t get help for love nor money these days.
English Idioms About “Religion”
Idiom: Fall from grace
Meaning: The idiom fall from grace refers to a loss of status, respect, or prestige. The idiom comes from a Christian reference to the transition of the first man and woman from a state of innocent obedience to God to a state of guilty disobedience.
Example: The politician has fallen from grace and has become very unpopular.