American Idioms and Expressions

Where There's A Will, There's A Way Idiom

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Where there's a will, there's a way
What does Where there's a will, there's a way mean?
This idiom means that if people really want to do something, they will manage to find a way of doing it.

Some Random Idioms
breathe one's last
What does "breathe one's last" mean?
to die, breathe one's last breath before dyingThe elderly man breathed his last late yesterday evening.
teach someone a lesson
What does "teach someone a lesson" mean?
do something to someone in order to punish them for their bad behaviorMy friend was always late so I taught her a lesson and left our meeting place before she had arrived.
clean up
What does "clean up" mean?
to make a lot of money, to make a big profitI cleaned up at the horse races last year and I still have some of the money left.
Brass neck
What does "Brass neck" mean?
(UK) Someone who has the brass neck to do something has no sense of shame about what they do.
have a clean/clear conscience (about someone or something)
What does "have a clean/clear conscience (about someone or something)" mean?
to be free of guilt about someone or somethingI have a clear conscience about what happened to my father's car in the accident.
stand still for (something)
What does "stand still for (something)" mean?
to tolerate or endure something, to not move for somethingThe little boy refused to stand still for his medical examination.
pose a question
What does "pose a question" mean?
to ask a questionThe professor stopped to pose a question to his audience.
street
What does "street" mean?
Wall Street (note that this is often capitalized)
Backseat driver
What does "Backseat driver" mean?
A backseat driver is an annoying person who is fond of giving advice to the person performing a task or doing something, especially when the advice is either wrong or unwelcome.
take one`s hat off to (someone)
What does "take one`s hat off to (someone)" mean?
to admire or respect or praise someone You have to take your hat off to my neighbor. He started a small business and now it is very successful.

the living end
What does "the living end" mean?
great, fantastic, the ultimateMy sister said that her new boyfriend was the living end.

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