Phrase of the Day

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “at the bottom of the ladder“ and its meaning is “at the lowest level/position in a particular group”. […….]

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “take it upon oneself“ and it is a phrase meaning “to take responsibility for something even if no one has asked to do it”. […….]

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “put (someone) in the dock“ and it is a phrase meaning “accuse someone of committing a […….]

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “(your) goose is cooked“ and its meaning is “it means that (your) plans have been ruined and that (you) are in trouble”. […….]

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “go into overdrive“ and its meaning is “to start working very hard; to perform very well; to become very active”. […….]

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “throw/put a dampener on“ and its meaning is “to make something less active; to make something less hopeful, to make something less exciting/enjoyable; disappoint, let down, discourage, dishearten, dispirit, demoralize, wear down, get down, deter, inhibit”. […….]