N
Idioms beginning with "N"
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[nest egg] {n.}
Savings set aside to be used in the future.
Herb says he doesn't have to worry about his old age because he has a nest egg in the bank.
[never]
See:
[BETTER LATE THAN NEVER],
[IT NEVER RAINS BUT IT POURS],
[LIGHTNING NEVER STRIKES TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE].
[never mind] {v. phr.}
Don't trouble about it; don't worry about it; forget it; skip it. — Usually used in speaking or when writing dialogue.
Never mind preparing a picnic lunch; we'll find a lunchstand when we get to the beach.
* /"What did you […]
[never say die] {v. phr.}
Don't quit; don't be discouraged.
"Never say die!" John said, as he got on his feet and tried to ice skate again.
[new blood] {n.}
Something or someone that gives new life or vigor, fresh energy or power.
New blood was brought into the company through appointment of younger men to important positions.
[new broom sweeps clean]
A new person makes many changes. — A proverb.
The new superintendent has changed many of the school rules. A new broom sweeps clean.
[new deal] {n.}, {informal}
1. A complete change; a fresh start.
People had been on the job too long; a new deal was needed to get things out of the old bad habits.
2. Another chance.
* /The boy asked for a new deal after he had been punished […]
[new lease on life] {n. phr.}
A new chance to live; an improved manner of living.
After his illness and his retirement, living in Hawaii was a new lease on life.