What does skin and bones mean? Idiom Meaning: extremely skinny Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Law & Order: “Mother’s Milk” (2000) Time of Scene: n/a Detective Lennie Briscoe: It’s never a happy ending. Detective Ed Green: We found blood in the apartment. Dr. […]
easy on the eyes
What does easy on the eyes mean? Idiom Meaning: physically attractive Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Spider-Man 3 (2007) Time of Scene: 00:29:30 Mary Jane Watson: The review. Peter Parker: Oh! Mary Jane Watson: They hated it. They hated me. Peter Parker: Well, […]
neck and neck
What does neck and neck mean? Idiom Meaning: very close together or at equal level Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: This Is Us “Jack Pearson’s Son” (2017) Time of Scene: n/a Randall: So right now Travis Bauman and I are neck and neck […]
hand in glove
What does hand in glove mean? Idiom Meaning: have a close relationship Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Water (1995) Time of Scene: 01:15:00 Charlesworth: Major “Mad Dog” Hollister, isn’t it? Sandy “Take No Prisoners” Charlesworth, SAS. Hollister: We’ll have to move these civilians. […]
beauty is in the eye of the beholder
What does beauty is in the eye of the beholder mean? Idiom Meaning: beauty is subjective Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Shallow Hal (2001) Time of Scene: n/a Tony Robbins: Haven’t you ever heard that beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Mauricio: […]
coming out of my ears
What does coming out of my ears mean? Idiom Meaning: too much of something Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Erin Brockovich (2000) Time of Scene: ~00:18:10 Erin Brockovich: You want my number? George: Yeah, I do. I do want your number. Erin Brockovich: […]
apple of my eye
What does apple of my eye mean? Idiom Meaning: an adored person Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Time of Scene: ~00:22:00 Roger Rabbit: No! Not my Jessica! Not pattycake! It can’t be! It just can’t be! Jessica’s my […]
my heart goes out to you
What does my heart goes out to you mean? Idiom Meaning: I feel sympathy for you Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot (2018) Time of Scene: ~00:25:20 Nurse: One, two, three… Doctor Mirione: Hello John. I’m Doctor Mirione. […]
an arm and a leg
What does an arm and a leg mean? Idiom Meaning: very expensive Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Melancholia (2011) Time of Scene: ~00:38:00 John: Do you have any idea how much this party cost me? A ballpark figure? Justine: No. I don’t. Should I? […]
zip your lip
What does zip your lip mean? Idiom Meaning: stop talking and be quiet Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) Time of Scene: ~00:14:30 Sgt. Hooks: Please, sit down, sit down. Please. Zip your lips, slap your butts to the […]
wet behind the ears
What does wet behind the ears mean? Idiom Meaning: lacking experience or maturity Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Bandidas (2006) Time of Scene: ~00:53:20 Quentin Cooke: Besides, you’re not alone. Sara Sandoval: Right. A gun-happy farm girl, an ugly dog, a wet-behind-the-ears cop and a […]
wear your heart on your sleeve
What does wear your heart on your sleeve mean? Idiom Meaning: genuine and sincere Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Barney’s Version (2011) Time of Scene: ~00:16:00 Clara ‘Chambers’ Charnofsky: Oh Barney, you really do wear your heart on your sleeve. Now put it away, it’s […]
upper hand
What does upper hand mean? Idiom Meaning: advantage Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: New Girl “Tinfinity” (2013) Time of Scene: ~00:06:30 Winston Bishop: I couldn’t stop you from inviting Jax to the party, but I can stop it from going any further. I will not […]
see eye to eye
What does see eye to eye mean? Idiom Meaning: agree on something Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Unstable (2009) Time of Scene: ~00:24:00 Olivia Benson: Hey, you don’t get to knock heads even when it’s about a kid. Detective Nate Kendall: It’s no surprise we don’t see […]
rule of thumb
What does rule of thumb mean? Idiom Meaning: general rule of guideline Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Rancho Deluxe (1975) Time of Scene: ~01:29:40 Henry Beige: I’m gonna give you a rule of thumb. You foller it and you just might hold on to this […]
pull yourself together
What does pull yourself together mean? Idiom Meaning: recover or maintain composure Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Shutter Island (2010) Time of Scene: ~00:01:10 Teddy Daniels: Pull yourself together, Teddy. Pull yourself together. The Hangover (2009) Time of Scene: ~00:29:20 Alan Garner: Hey, Phil, […]
put yourself in my shoes
What does put yourself in my shoes mean? Idiom Meaning: sympathize or empathize with me Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Fraser “Out with Dad” (2000) Time of Scene: ~00:01:30 Frasier: I am surprised by your gall! At the last moment, you not only bail […]
pain in the neck
What does pain in the neck mean? Idiom Meaning: something very annoying or frustrating Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Dishonored Lady (1947) Time of Scene: ~00:05:40 Freddie: I always drink, particularly when I’m with you. Madeleine Damien: Am I that hard to take sober? Freddie: […]
over my dead body
What does over my dead body mean? Idiom Meaning: said when opposing something (and would prevent it from happening) Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Clue (1985) Time of Scene: ~00:27:20 Mr. Boddy: You lockin’ me in? I’ll take the key. Wadsworth: Over my dead body, […]
neck of the woods
What does neck of the woods mean? Idiom Meaning: local neighborhood Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Finding Nemo (2003) Time of Scene: ~00:28:20 Nigel: Hi there. From my neck of the woods, eh? Sorry if I took a snap at you at one time. Fish […]
lion’s share
What does lion’s share mean? Idiom Meaning: the majority Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Downton Abbey “Episode 3.1” (2012) Time of Scene: ~00:09:50 Robert Crawley: Are you really telling me that all the money is gone? George Murray: I’m afraid so. Robert Crawley: The lion’s […]
let your hair down
What does let your hair down mean? Idiom Meaning: relax and have fun Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: A Chorus Line (1985) Time of Scene: ~00:39:30 Zach: Goddammit, now can’t anybody up there hear me! Just let your hair down! Can’t you talk? All of […]
keep your chin up
What does keep your chin up mean? Idiom Meaning: be optimistic Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Evolution (2001) Time of Scene: ~00:32:50 Harry Block: Keep your chin up. You know she wanted to give you some, don’t you? Ira Kane: Were you even in that […]
in over my head
What does in over my head mean? Idiom Meaning: trying something that is much too difficult to accomplish Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Deus Ex Machina “Person of Interest” (2014) Time of Scene: ~00:31:20 George Hersh: Oh, dear. I think I might be in over […]
head over heels
What does head over heels mean? Idiom Meaning: falling in love Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: How I Met Your Mother: “The Naked Truth” (2011) Time of Scene: ~00:17:50 Ted Mosby: I don’t want to be choosing between two girls. I want to be a […]
get a head start
What does get a head start mean? Idiom Meaning: begin earlier than others Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Death Hunt (1981) Time of Scene: ~00:24:40 Sundog/George Washington Lincoln Brown: Take it easy, kid. Take it easy. You have a lot of potential for a […]
fat chance
What does fat chance mean? Idiom Meaning: unlikely to happen Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Happy Feet Two (2011) Time of Scene: ~00:25:00 Ramon: You, me, beautiful egg, right now. Carmen: You? Me? Fat chance. Ramon: I have a chance, and it’s fat! Watch on […]
face the music
What does face the music mean? Idiom Meaning: deal with the consequences Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Scent of a Woman (1992) Time of Scene: ~00:57:25 Lt. Col. Frank Slade: Oh uh, Charlie. About your little problem… there are two kinds of people in this […]
cold feet
What does cold feet mean? Idiom Meaning: being nervous before an important event Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Cheers “The Days of Wine and Neuroses” (1991) Sam Malone: Is this about getting married tomorrow? Are you getting cold feet? Rebecca Howe: Certainly not. I […]
all ears
What does all ears mean? Idiom Meaning: ready to listen Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Casino Royale (2006) Time of Scene: ~01:35:50 Doctor: Stay calm and don’t interrupt. Because you’ll be dead within two minutes unless you do exactly what I tell you. James […]
Achilles heel
What does Achilles heel mean? Idiom Meaning: primary weakness Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Lady and the Tramp (1955) Time of Scene: ~00:58:00 Pedro: Pardon me, amigo. What is this chili deal? Boris: Achilles heel, Pedro. This is meaning his… uh… weaknesses. Toughy: […]