[set right] {v. phr.} To discipline; correct; indicate the correct procedure. * /"Your bookkeeping is all messed up," the accountant said. "Let me set it right for you, once and […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

There

[There] or [here you are!] 1. Informal way to say, "Here is what you wanted." * /The doorman politely opened the door of the taxi and said, "There you are, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in the right

[in the right] {adj. phr.} With moral or legal right or truth on your side; in agreement with justice, truth, or fact; correct. * /When the cars collided, John was […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

you're telling me

[you're telling me] {interj.}, {informal} Used to show that a thing is so clear that it need not be said, or just to show strong agreement. * /"You're late." "You're […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Recent updates

Duncan Spaeth, Princeton professor

I know why the sun never sets on the British Empire: God wouldn't trust an Englishman in the dark.

come to the point

[come to the point] or [get to the point] {v. phr.} To talk about the important thing; reach the important facts of the […]

strike one funny

[strike one funny] {v. phr.} To appear or seem laughable, curious, ironic, or entertaining. * /"It strikes me funny," he […]

P.J. O'Rourke

(1947--) U.S. humorist Never wear anything that panics the cat.

Adminisphere

[Adminisphere] The rarified organizational layers above the rank and file that makes decisions that are often profoundly […]

around the clock

[around the clock] also [the clock around] {adv. phr.} For 24 hours a day continuously all day and all night. * /The factory […]

wear thin

[wear thin] {v.} 1. To become thin from use, wearing, or the passing of time. * /My old pair of pants has worn thin at the […]