Sight Idioms
What does it mean to see things eye to eye?
Ex. My mom and I don't see eye to eye on politics so we discuss other things.
To have the same opinion as someone; to agree.
Explain what is meant by the phrase, stop and smell the roses.
Ex. So many of us don't take time to stop and smell the roses.
To relax; to take time out of one's busy schedule to enjoy or appreciate the beauty of life.
What is meant by the phrase, your ears are burning?
Ex. With all the gossip about Natalie her ears must be burning!
Used to say that someone has the feeling that other people are talking about him or her.
What is an acquired taste?
Ex. Decaffeinated coffee is an acquired taste.
A thing you come to like after a long period of time
What is meant by the phrase, stay in touch?
Ex. It is so good to see you again. We should really stay in touch.
To continue to maintain contact with someone.
What does the phrase out of sight, out of mind mean?
Ex. Problems in far away countries can be out of sight, out of mind for many people.
An expression used to suggest that one is likely to forget someone or something that is not present or visible.
What is the meaning of the phrase, the sweet smell of victory/success?
Ex. After the 2022 Eurovision contest all of Ukraine shared the sweet smell of success with Kalush Orchestra.
The rewarding sense of having succeeded.
What is meant by the phrase, I'm all ears?
Ex. Kids in my class were all ears when I was telling them the story.
You are listening very attentively.
What is the meaning of the idiom, a bitter pill to swallow?
Ex. The news that he was being fired from his job was a bitter pill to swallow.
An unpleasant fact, disappointment, or humiliation that is difficult to endure.
What is meant by the phrase, to touch a sore point?
Ex. Don't ask Dmytro about his ex-girlfriend. It is still a sore point with him.
A sensitive matter.
What is meant by the phrase, to turn a blind eye?
Ex. Most Russians are turning a blind eye to the war crimes being committed by their military.
To pretend not to notice
What is the meaning of the idiom, stinks to high heaven?
Ex. This plan of yours stinks to high heaven.
Literally it means an extremely bad odor. Figuratively it is something that is extremely disreputable, suspicious, or corrupt.
What does it mean, to fall on deaf ears?
Ex. She begged her parents to let her go to the dance club, but her request fell on deaf ears.
To be ignored or disregarded.
What does it mean to take something with a grain of salt (or pinch of salt)?
Ex. You have to take everything she says with a grain of salt, because she tends to exaggerate.
To not completely believe something that you are told, because you think it is unlikely to be true.
What is meant by the phrase, touch and go?
Ex. Galyna was badly injured and it was touch and go for a while as to whether she would survive the operation.
A risky situation where you are uncertain of what will happen.
What is the meaning of the phrase, in the blink of an eye?
Ex. Life can change in the blink of an eye.
In an instant
What is meant by the phrase, to come up smelling like roses?
Ex. All of the team except for me had not done the work, so I came out of the situation smelling like roses.
To be in a better or stronger situation than before, after experiencing a difficult situation.
What does it mean to keep your ear to the ground?
Ex. Ihor had his ear to the ground when it came to news about the latest and best technology to buy.
To listen or watch out for new information or trends.
What is meant by the phrase, to want something so bad that you can taste it?
Ex. By the time I was 17, I wanted a car of my own so bad that I could taste it.
To desire something to an extreme, almost unbearable degree.
What is meant by the phrase, to lose one's touch?
Ex. Dad used to be good at gardening. He seems to have lost his touch.
Lose the ability or talent you once had.
What is meant by the idiom, the apple of someone’s eye?
Ex. His youngest daughter was the apple of his eye.
The person who someone loves most and is very proud of.
What is the meaning of the phrase, fish and visitors stink after three days?
The idea is that fish start smelling if they're left to sit around for awhile, and that visitors, who keep prolonging a visit, can get to be really annoying, fast.
What is the meaning of the phrase, nothing between your ears?
Ex. He seems nice enough, but I get the sense that he has nothing between his ears.
To be rather stupid, dull, or dimwitted; to not have much common sense or basic intelligence.
What is the meaning of the idiom, a taste of your own medicine?
Ex. Now you see how it feels to have someone call you names! You are getting a taste of your own medicine!
Someone should have the same unpleasant experience that they themselves have given to someone, to show them how bad it is.
What is meant by the phrase, finishing touch?
Ex. A pretty red ribbon and bow put the finishing touch on the package.
The final detail that completes or perfects something.