| Hit the airwaves What does Hit the airwaves mean? | If someone hits the airwaves, they go on radio and TV to promote something or to tell their side of a story. |
Some Random Idioms | ||
| in due course What does “in due course” mean? | in the usual amount of time, at the right time | We will send the information to you in due course. |
| do as you would be done by What does “do as you would be done by” mean? | treat other people the way that you would like them to treat you | “If you do not want people to criticize you, then you should not criticize other people. Remember to do as you would be done by.” |
| have one`s nose in (something) What does “have one`s nose in (something)” mean? | to have unwelcome interest in something, to have impolite curiosity about something | He often has his nose in other people`s private business where it does not belong. |
| off-color What does “off-color” mean? | to be in bad taste, to be not polite, to be not the exact color | He likes to tell off-color jokes which most people do not like. |
| Bits and bobs What does “Bits and bobs” mean? | Bits and bobs are small, remnant articles and things- the same as ‘odds and ends’. | |
| IRC What does “IRC” mean? | Internet relay chat | |
| swan song What does “swan song” mean? | a final appearance | He was a big hit during his swan song at the company last week. |
| set up (something) What does “set up (something)” mean? | to establish something, to provide the money for something | The newspaper company provided the money to set up the new travel magazine. |
| as clean as a hound’s tooth What does “as clean as a hound’s tooth” mean? | very clean | The classroom was as clean as a hound’s tooth when the students finished cleaning it. |
| make a fast/quick buck What does “make a fast/quick buck” mean? | make money with little effort | The two men tried to make a fast buck during the construction boom. |
| have nothing to do with (someone or something) What does “have nothing to do with (someone or something)” mean? | not be involved with someone or something | My aunt will have nothing to do with most members of her family. |
