Meaning visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style. Examples the picturesque covered bridges of New England the picturesque narrow…
a cut below
Meaning Of lower quality than or inferior to someone or something else, especially that of the expected norm. Examples This…
freak of nature
Meaning Something or someone that is unusual, rare, or abnormal in some way; beyond or outside the natural world. Examples…
a free bit of advice
Meaning A suggestion, opinion, or piece of advice that was unrequested or unsolicited by the recipient. Examples Allow me to…
stir the pot
Meaning To deliberately try to make a situation or people more tense and upset. To unnecessarily create trouble or drama,…
Cut the mustard
Meaning To meet acceptable standards. Examples Unless you raise the stair treads up, this project won’t cut the mustard. “I…
blood in the water
Meaning The exposure of a competitive weakness in an opponent that arouses increased competitive aggression in others. Likened to the…
dig your heels in
Meaning to refuse to change your plans or ideas, especially when someone is trying to persuade you to do so.…
unsung hero
Meaning Someone who has done something heroic or achieved greatness but has not been recognized or celebrated for the achievement…
a bridge too far
Meaning cliché An act or plan whose ambition overreaches its capability, resulting in or potentially leading to difficulty or failure. Taken…