Underneath every idiomatic expression there is a row of ten dots. Please rate the expression from 1 to 10 based on how often you have heard or read the expression. If you never have heard or read the expression you would rate it 1. If you hear or read the expression very often then you would score it a high number like a 9 or 10. A score of 5 would mean you hear or read the expression about as often as other expressions.
Idiomatic expressions with definitions and examples
Below you will find the idiomatic expressions with definitions and example sentences. Please feel free to leave comments and rate how often you hear the idioms.
He finally tried to fix the problem but he was a day late and a dollar short.
Explanation:
This expression is used when a person waits to long to solve a problem and when they finally do try it turns out they waited to long and can no longer solve the problem.
We have been trying to solve this problem for to long without success. I think we need to bring in a fresh pair of eyes.
Explanation:
This expression can be used in situations where a group or individuals is so close to a problem they may have trouble finding a solution. Sometimes it is helpful to bring in a third party to look for a solution.
She kept checking on the progress but a watched pot never boils and she became increasingly impatient.
Explanation:
This expressions refers to a situation where a person continually checks to see if an event has occured and by doing so it seems that the event is taking longer to occur than expected.
