Category: English Phrase

I Don’t Give a Fig Meaning Complete lack of concern about an event. Origin This phrase comes from the Spanish Fico (Fig) which gave its name to a traditional …

I Bear A Charmed Life Meaning A life of guaranteed good fortune or invulnerability, by virtue of a charm or spell. Origin From Shakespeare’s Macbeth, 1605. MACBETH Thou losest …

Hunky Dory Meaning To be okay, everything is good. Example If you would only pay the bills on time, everything would be hunky dory. Origin Huncho-dori was a major …

Hold Your Horses Meaning Hold on; be patient. Origin US origin – 19th century. In keeping with its American origin, it originally was written as ‘hold your hosses’ and …

Ham Actor Meaning An inferior actor with, perhaps, lots of gesticulations but little else. Origin 19th century make-up was removed with ham fat. Alternative: a touring troupe of American …

Half Cocked Meaning To be less than fully prepared. Example in halfcocked demanding a raise, you Before you go better think through what you are going to say. Origin …

The Hairy Eyeball Meaning A glance made with partially lowered eyelids. This usually indicates suspicion or hostility but may signal other emotions too. Origin This is a US phrase …