wait for the other shoe to drop »
To await a seemingly inevitable event, especially one which is not desirable.
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warts and all »
Of or pertaining to a description or other depiction which reveals the full range of characteristics of a person or thing, including the shortcomings and imperfections.
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wash away »
To eliminate, or destroy by fast moving water, such as in a flood, or a high sea.
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wash away »
To eliminate, in a figurative sense.
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way out of a paper bag »
A minimal level of competence or effectiveness, as used in phrases where one is unable to perform such.
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wear off »
To diminish in effect.
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whack-a-mole »
The practice of trying to stop something that persistently occurs in an apparently random manner at the point where the occurrence is noticed, such as terminating spammers' e-mail accounts or closing pop-up advertisement windows.
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when the shit hits the fan »
A reference to the messy consequences of a secret or private situation becoming public.
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when, as, and if »
Used to indicate the timing and contingency of some obligation in contracts, especially financial.
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whistle past the graveyard »
To attempt to stay cheerful in a dire situation; To proceed with a task, ignoring an upcoming hazard, hoping for a good outcome.
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whomp on »
To assail with overwhelming force; to defeat decisively.
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willful ignorance »
A bad faith decision to avoid becoming informed about something so as to avoid having to make undesirable decisions that such information might prompt. It may also be shown as for a person to have no clue in a decision but still goes ahead in their decision.
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willy nilly »
Seemingly at random, haphazardly.
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window dressing »
The goods and trimmings used in such display.
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you can't teach an old dog new tricks »
It is impossible, or almost impossible, to change people's habits or traits or mindset.
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