[cold fish] {n.}, {informal} A queer person; a person who is unfriendly or does not mix with others. * /No one knows the new doctor, he is a cold fish./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

crackpot

[crackpot] {n.}, {attrib. adj.}, {informal} 1. {n.} An eccentric person with ideas that don't make sense to most other people. * /Don't believe what Uncle Noam tells you - he […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

bringdown

[bringdown] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. (from "bring down", past "brought down"). A critical or cutting remark said sarcastically in order to deflate a braggard's ego. * /John always utters the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Russian proverb

When the Czar has a cold, all Russia laughs.

skin

[skin] See: [BY THE SKIN OF ONE'S TEETH], [GET UNDER ONE'S SKIN], [JUMP OUT OF ONE'S SKIN], [KEEP ONE'S EYES PEELED] or […]

under fire

[under fire] {adv. phr.} Being shot at or being attacked; hit by attacks or accusations; under attack. * /The soldiers stood […]

W.C. Fields

(1880-1946) U.S. actor Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.

Idioms with keep to learn

Flashcard learning set.Check yourself now!Try flashcard test by definitions or by descriptions.Set includes the following […]

get across

[get across] {v.} 1. To explain clearly, make (something) clear; to make clear the meaning of. * /Mr. Brown is a good coach […]

tip the scales

[tip the scales] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To weigh. * /Martin tips the scales at 180 pounds./ 2. or [tip the balance] To […]