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This is a list of catchphrases found in American and British english language television and film, where a catchphrase is a short phrase or expression that has gained usage beyond its initial scope. These are not merely catchy sayings.
An idiom is a common word or phrase with a figurative, non-literal meaning that is understood culturally and differs from what its composite words' denotations would suggest; i.e. the words together have a meaning that is different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words (although some idioms do retain their literal meanings – see the example "kick the bucket" below).
As the verb to buffalo, meaning (in American English [1] [2]) "to bully, harass, or intimidate" or "to baffle"; and As a noun to refer to the animal (either the true buffalo or the bison ). The plural is also buffalo .
Cold hands, warm heart [a] Comparisons are odious [a] Count your blessings [a] Courage is the measure of a Man, Beauty is the measure of a Woman [a] Cowards may die many times before their death [a] Crime does not pay [a] Cream rises. Criss-cross, applesauce [a] Cross the stream where it is shallowest.
A. Adorable: [ 2] Not necessarily negative, a term that, when specifically applied to an older person or a senior citizen, can be considered patronizing and mocking in nature, particularly if the term is being used to refer to mental disabilities or dependency. Adult diaper: [ 3] A type of disposable diaper or underpants for adults who struggle ...
Or, 'I know your sister took your toy and you wanted to show her you were upset by hitting her. Instead of hitting, I want you to use your words and express yourself.'". 9. "You make me so mad ...
Glossary of English-language idioms derived from baseball. This is an alphabetical list of common English-language idioms based on baseball, excluding the extended metaphor referring to sex, and including illustrative examples for each entry. Particularly American English has been enriched by expressions derived from the game of baseball.
Definition. Origin. Example (s) Variation (s) Ref (s) OK Boomer. Pejorative directed toward members of the "Baby Boomer" generation, used to dismiss or mock attitudes typically associated with baby boomers as out of date. First recorded use dates back to January 29, 2009, comment on Reddit and appeared in 4chan in 2015.