Idioms And Phrases

To give a rap on the knuckles: speaking to someone severely or angrily because of something they have done or failed to do.

To go to each other hammer and tongs: To do something or perform some task with tremendous fervor, determination, energy, or forcefulness.

A cock and bull story: an implausible story used as an explanation or excuse.

To cut the Gordian knot: solve or remove a problem in a direct or forceful way, rejecting gentler or more indirect methods.

To make a shot: make an attempt or effort to do something.

To beat the air: To keep doing something despite its apparent pointlessness or futility.

To wrangle over an ass’s shadow: To argue over trivial matters.

A man of weight: A man of importance.