Worked a treat?
Please explain this headline: “Dating app worked a treat for Claire and Jamie.” Worked a treat?
Raising eyebrows
Please explain “raised many eyebrows” in this sentence: Unsurprisingly, his remarks raised many eyebrows.
Free-range eggs?
In this sentence – Free-range eggs are much more expensive – what are free-range eggs exactly?
Not a blood sport?
Please explain this quote: “Basketball is not a blood sport.”
From here on out?
Please explain “from here on out” in this sentence: He’s told to cut back on alcohol from here on out.
Wouldn’t put it past them?
Please explain this quote, with “put it past them” in particular: “I wouldn’t put it past them to do all kinds of things. They passed several anti-gun bills last year including what I believe was an unconstitutional tax on firearms.”
Too little, too late?
Please explain this headline, particularly “too little too late”: Why Donald Trump’s tariff delay is too little too late (The Economist, April 14, 2025).
Divide and conquer?
Please explain “divide and conquer” in this sentence: Parenting younger children is often about divide and conquer.
Hustle culture?
Please explain “hustle culture”, as in this quote: “I think, in some way, we’re all victims of hustle culture. Do you think you’re not?”
Good vibes?
Please explain this sentence, particularly “good vibes”: Critics called it “queasy” but many others praised it for the “good vibes”.
No skin in the game?
Please explain this sentence, particularly “skin in the game”: Racism more often than not becomes a spectacle for those with no skin in the game.
Second spring
Please explain this sentence, particularly “second spring”: His career has enjoyed a second spring over the last 15 years.
Till the scandal blew over?
Under water?
Please explain “under water” in this headline: Reuters poll finds Trump’s approval rating under water after first month.
In the mix?
Please explain “in the mix” in this headline: Bayern Munich youngster Mathys Tel spurns Tottenham Hotspur! Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa still in the mix (BavaroamFootballWorks.com, January 31, 2025).