Idioms by country, tribe, language, meaning, and translation.

English - United States

water down

water down

Make something weaker or less forceful.

Open idiom

English - United States

weak link

weak link

The least reliable part of a system.

Open idiom

English - United States

weather the storm

weather the storm

Survive a difficult period.

Open idiom

English - United States

weigh in

weigh in

Give an opinion or join a discussion.

Open idiom

English - United States

well-oiled machine

well-oiled machine

A group or system that works smoothly.

Open idiom

English - United States

wet blanket

wet blanket

A person who spoils other people's enjoyment.

Open idiom

English - United States

wheels come off

wheels come off

A plan or situation fails badly.

Open idiom

English - United States

when the chips are down

when the chips are down

When a situation is difficult and decisions matter.

Open idiom

English - United States

white elephant

white elephant

Something costly or troublesome that is not very useful.

Open idiom

English - United States

whole new ball game

whole new ball game

A completely different situation.

Open idiom

English - United States

win by a landslide

win by a landslide

Win by a very large margin.

Open idiom

English - United States

win hands down

win hands down

Win easily.

Open idiom

English - United States

wind down

wind down

Gradually relax or come to an end.

Open idiom

English - United States

window dressing

window dressing

An attractive appearance that hides a lack of substance.

Open idiom

English - United States

wise after the event

wise after the event

Understanding what should have been done only after it is too late.

Open idiom

English - United States

with bells on

with bells on

With enthusiasm and eagerness.

Open idiom

English - United States

work like a charm

work like a charm

Work very well.

Open idiom

English - United States

work out the kinks

work out the kinks

Fix small problems in a system or plan.

Open idiom