would-be . would-be {adj.} Aspiring. The Broadway casting offices are always full of would-be actors. Categories: add yours add yours {adj.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: W Subscribe to: American Idioms► Also consider the parent subscriptions (3)Idioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment Add my comment
