Meaning: Everything. For example, "If we understand this we understand the whole ball of wax."
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Category: Colloquialisms
Here you will find “old wives tales”, superstitions and famous sayings. From “Three is the Magic Number” to language “hooks” like “of the people, by the people, and for the people. Definition: an informal word or expression which is more suitable for use in speech than in writing
lucky in love
Meaning: Having good luck in relationships. For example, "She is lucky in love because she has a new boyfriend already."
bite the bullet
Meaning: To adjust to unpleasant circumstances. For example, "The severe drought is forcing everybody to bite the bullet and use less water."
