W
Idioms beginning with "W"
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Contents of W:
[what with] {prep.}
Because; as a result of.
I couldn't visit you, what with the snowstorm and the cold I had.
What with dishes to wash and children to put to bed, mother was late to the meeting.
Compare: [ON ACCOUNT OF].
[wheel]
See:
[BIG CHEESE] or [BIG WHEEL],
[GREASE THE WHEELS],
[PUT ONE'S SHOULDER TO THE WHEEL].
[wheel and deal] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To make many big plans or schemes; especially with important people in government and business; in matters of money and influence; handle money or power for your own advantage; plan important matters in a smart or […]
[wheelhorse] {n. phr.}
A reliable and industrious worker on whom one may depend.
Jake is such a good worker that he is the wheelhorse of our tiny firm.
[when hell freezes over] {adv. phr.}, {slang}
Never.
I'll believe you when hell freezes over.
Contrast: [UNTIL HELL FREEZES OVER].
[when push comes to shove] {adv. phr.}
A time when a touchy situation becomes actively hostile or a quarrel turns into a fight.
Can we count on the boss' goodwill, when push comes to shove?
[when the chips are down] {adv. cl.}, {informal}
When the winner and loser of a bet or a game are decided; at the most important or dangerous time.
Tom hit a home run in the last inning of the game when the chips were down.
* /When the chips were […]