W
Idioms beginning with "W"
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[well-heeled] {adj.}, {slang}
Wealthy; having plenty of money.
Bob's father, who is well-heeled, gave him a sports car.
Compare: [IN CLOVER], [ON EASY STREET].
[well-off] {adj. phr.}
1. Rich.
They may not be millionaires, but they are sufficiently well-off.
2. In good condition; free of problems or difficulties./
He is pleased that his business is well-off.
[well put] {adj. phr.}
Well expressed or defined.
His remarks about too much violence on television were extremely well put.
[well-to-do] {adj.}
Having or making enough money to live comfortably; prosperous.
John's father owns a company and his family is well-to-do.
- Often used with "the" like a plural noun.
This is the part of town where the well-to-do live.
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[wet behind the ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal}
Not experienced; not knowing how to do something; new in a job or place.
The new student is still wet behind the ears; he has not yet learned the tricks that the boys play on each other.
Contrast: [DRY […]
[wet blanket] {n.}, {informal}
A person or thing that keeps others from enjoying life.
The teenagers don't invite Bob to their parties because he is a wet blanket.
The weatherman throws a wet blanket on picnic plans when he forecasts rain.
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[wet one's whistle] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To have a drink, especially of liquor.
Uncle Willie told John to wait outside for a minute while he went in to the cafe to wet his whistle.
[whale away] {v.}, {informal}
1. To beat or hit hard; strike again and again. — Often used with "at".
The boxer is whaling away at his opponent with both fists.
2. To attack severely or again and again; go on without stopping or with great force; […]