April showers bring May flowers »
April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.By extension, that a period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness.
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backseat driver »
By extension, anybody offering unsolicited or unwelcome advice.
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battle cry »
By extension, a strong motto or purpose statement, especially in regards to winning a goal in sports, games or work.
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bottom of the ninth »
By extension, any last chance or final opportunity.
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break new ground »
By extension, to initiate a new venture.
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even money »
By extension, an event that is somewhat likely to happen, but far from inevitable.
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he who smelt it dealt it »
(colloquial, originally) A person who calls attention to or complains about a fart is likely trying to pretend it wasn't his or her own.(colloquial, by extension) Used to suggest that a person calling attention to or complaining about a given problem may in fact be the source of the problem.
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make the welkin ring »
By extension of.
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make the welkin ring »
By extension of , to celebrate or revel.
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measure twice and cut once »
(literally, carpentry) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.1872, "Dressmaking," Hall's Journal of Health, vol. 19, no. 12, p. 280:Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb "Measure twice, and cut once."(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.2008, Hilary Johnson, "Mergers rattle bank relations," Financial Week, 9 Nov. (retrieved 9 Nov. 2008):Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasn
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mixed bag »
By extension, a group of entities with few characteristics in common; an assortment.
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on the wagon »
By extension, maintaining a program of self-improvement or abstinence from some other undesirable habit.
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run on fumes »
By extension, to operate with few resources or little money.
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silver screen »
By extension, the movies or that related to movies or cinema.
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soapbox »
A crate for packing soap, or, by extension, any inexpensive crude platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it, especially when used for speeches.
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