W
Idioms beginning with "W"
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Contents of W:
[with bad grace] or [with a bad grace] {adv. phr.}
In an unpleasant or discourteous way; unwillingly.
Fred takes defeat with bad grace.
Tom shouted "Hello" to Bill. Bill was in a sour mood and replied with a bad grace.
Contrast: [WITH GOOD […]
[with bells on] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
With enthusiasm; eager or ready and in the best of spirits for an event.
"Will you come to the farewell party I'm giving for Billy?" asked Jerry. "I'll be there with bells on," replied Ed.
[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 […]
[with might and main] {adv. phr.}
With full strength or complete effort.
The sailors pulled the rope with might and main.
John tried with all his might and main to solve the problem.