Expressions about numbers
August 30th, 2013 in Expressions
Here is a list of common expressions about numbers.
First footer
First footer is the first person to enter a house on the New Year day.
First string player
The most skilled player
One-horse town
A small, old-fashioned and boring town
One-liner
A short joke or a funny remark
Look after number one
To look after oneself and not worry about others
Second banana
A person in a subservient position
Play second fiddle
To be of secondary importance
Second-string
A substitute player, used when somebody else is not available
Second wind
A new strength or energy to continue something that requires tremendous exertion
Two-time
To two-time is to be unfaithful to your spouse or lover.
Two-way street
A situation that requires the cooperation of two people
Third degree
A euphemism for inflicting physical and mental pain to extract confessions
Third world
This label is used to refer to the poor, undeveloped countries of Africa and Asia
Fourth Estate
A label used to refer to the press. The other three are the Clergy, the Lords and the Commons
Four-letter word
A rude and offensive word
Fifth column
A group of people who work secretly for the enemy
Fifth wheel
This label is used to refer to a person who is unnecessary or unwelcome.
Sixth sense
Used to refer to your intuition
At sixes and sevens
In utter confusion or disorder
In seventh heaven
When you are in seventh heaven, you are supremely happy.
On cloud nine
When you are on cloud nine, you are extremely happy.
Nine day’s wonder
This label is used to refer to something that loses its appeal after a few days.