New posts in expression-requests

What would you call a person who clarifies matters? [closed]

What was the profession 芸者 (female entertainer) called in Britain? [closed]

Is there an expression describing some thing precious because it's rare?

Trouble thinking of a term or colloquialism for "much much more"

Is there a word or phrase for a concert where one composer's works are played?

An expression for "Lying on your stomach, kicking your legs and feet up in the air"

English equivalent of the French "Mettre au placard"

Word for opportunism in the face of adversity

Is there a proverb for "Don't ask a mother how her child is, due to her motherly bond she would be most inclined to remark he is the best"

Word for pleasing someone sexually because you care about them even though you don't like it?

Variant of the phrase "broad brush strokes"

Is there a word or short phrase for when someone brings up a topic then tries to drop it or move on from it?

Idiom or expression that would imply "someone is showing equivocal behaviors that indicate a feigned reluctance"

Is there a word or short phrase used to describe being impressed with someone's accomplishment while also clearly expressing a lack of understanding?

expressions like "muscle in on..."

"Out of my league" expression avoiding romantic connotations

Word for disappointed and dejected (slightly irritated too?) at the same time

On danger of being tedious, [closed]

What is the word or phrase for trying to convince someone to join you in a bad decision?

Expression for "impression of a dead insect on a paper"