W
Idioms beginning with "W"
Part of speech, explanation, example sentences, pronunciation
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Contents of W:
[with child] {adv. phr.}, {literary}
Going to have a baby; pregnant.
The angel told Mary she was with child.
Compare: [IN A FAMILY WAY] or [IN THE FAMILY WAY].
[with flying colors] {adv. phr.}
With great or total success; victoriously.
Tow finished the race with flying colors.
Mary came through the examination with flying colors.
[with good grace] {adv. phr.}
With pleasant and courteous behavior; politely; willingly; without complaining.
The boys had been well-coached; they took the loss of the game with good grace.
* /The principal scolded Nora, who accepted his criticism […]
[within an ace of] {informal} or [within an inch of] {adv. phr.}
Almost but not quite; very close to; nearly.
Tim came within an ace of losing the election.
John was within an inch of drowning before he was pulled out of the water.
Compare: […]
[within an inch of one's life] {adv. phr.}
Until you are almost dead; near to dying.
The bear clawed the hunter within an inch of his life.
Often used after "to".
The prize fighter was beaten to within an inch of his life.
[within bounds] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}
1. Inside of the boundary lines in a game; on or inside of the playing field.
You must hit the ball inside the lines of the tennis court or it will not be within bounds.
* /If you kick the football over a […]
[within call] or [within hail] {adv. phr.}
1. Near enough to hear each other's voices.
When the two ships were within hail, their officers exchanged messages.
Billy's mother told him to stay within call because supper was nearly ready.
2. In […]