To manage to say something during a conversation (usually in the negative)
They were too distracted to let me get a word in edgewise.
28π 8π
afraid of the consequences of an error during and attempt to re-do something
He's been gun shy ever since his son burned his hand on the stove. He has been refusing to attempt to show him the ropes of cooking again.
84π 15π
to intimidate and maltreat someone or something
The teacher clearly intended to walk all over your son. He should have been fired.
39π 9π
Something used to divert attention form the real matter, issue or object(a dead red herring was often used to confuse or test the scent of a hunting dog)
That kid was just a red herring to prevent his friends from being caught in the act.
466π 67π
an instance of one's mind going over and over an issue or problem without finding a solution
I had a major case hamster-wheel brain today. I could not get organized and could not stop thinking about it.
6π 3π
your welcome in advance (used in electronic media)
I've already sent the package, so Ywia.
4π 3π
Mary Kate and Ashley are long off the map if you ask me.
106π 11π