[hard row to hoe] or [tough row to hoe] {n. phr.} A hard life to live; a very hard job to do. * /She has a hard row to hoe […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

skid row

[skid row] {n.} The poor part of a city where men live who have no jobs and drink too much liquor. * /That man was once rich, but he drank […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

skid lid

[skid lid] {n.}, {slang} A crash helmet worn by motorcyclists and race drivers. * /How much did you pay for that handsome skid lid?/ A Dictionary of American Idioms

hard sledding

[hard sledding] or [rough sledding] or [tough sledding] {n.}, {informal} Difficulty in succeeding or making progress. * /Jane had hard sledding in her math course because she was poorly prepared./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Irish proverb

God is not as severe as he is said to be.

cabbage

[cabbage] {n.} 1. A stupid person or someone with no mental abilities whatever. 2. Cloth trimmed from a customer's material by […]

Idioms to Learn Today

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mince words

[mince words] {v. phr.} To choose words carefully for the sake of politeness or deception. * /I like people who speak […]

off the record

[off the record] (1) {adv. phr.} Confidentially. * /"Off the record," the boss said, "you will get a good raise for next […]

barge in

[barge in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To appear uninvited at someone's house or apartment, or to interrupt a conversation. * /I'm […]

beyond the shadow of a doubt

[beyond the shadow of a doubt] {adv. phr.}, {formal and legal} Absolutely certain, totally convincing. * /Fred burglarized […]

Stephen Leacock

(1869-1944), Canadian humoristeducator, Literary Lapses, 1910 Many a man in love with a dimple makes the mistake of marrying […]