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Achilles heel 
tallone di Achille, punto debole, punto vulnerabile
eel Idioma
a big wheel
a person with power, a big shot Bing has been acting like a big wheel since he got promoted.
a fifth wheel
a useless object, an unnecessary device The team already had two guards, so I felt like a fifth wheel.
Achilles' heel
a weakness, a vulnerable place Jewelry is my Achilles' heel. I buy too much jewelry.
an even keel
good balance, stability We need a steady manager, one who can keep an even keel.
as useless as a fifth wheel
not useful, not needed, redundant, (four wheels are sufficient) I sat there watching the four of them play bridge, and feeling as useless as a fifth wheel.
at the wheel
driving a car, steering a car or truck Who was at the wheel when the car went off the road?
beeline
(See make a beeline)
big gun/cheese/wheel/wig
an important person, a leader The new director was a big wheel in his previous company but is not so important now.
big wheel
(See a big wheel)
cool your heels
wait for a judgement, serve a detention Chad is cooling his heels in the Remand Centre - the city jail.
dig in their heels
hold their position, not yield or move "If we discuss money, he digs in his heels. ""No raises,"" he says."
drag one's heels
act slowly or reluctantly The government has been dragging their heels in talks with the union about their new contract.
even keel
(See keep an even keel)
eyes peeled
(See keep your eyes peeled)
feel a draft
feel the air from someone who is talking too much "When Jake talks too much, Pete asks, ""Does anyone feel a draft?"""
feel blue
feel sad and depressed.
feel for
feel sympathy or pity for someone I feel for kids who are homeless. I want to help them.
feel free
feel that you may do it, by all means Feel free to use the library. You can read and study there.
feel like a million dollars
feel wonderful I feel like a million dollars today so I think that I will go for a walk.
feel like a million dollars/bucks
feel wonderful Although I have been sick for a few weeks I feel like a million dollars today.
feel myself
(See not feeling myself)
feel on top of the world
feel very healthy I have been feeling on top of the world since I quit my job.
feel out
talk or act carefully with someone and find out what he thinks I will try and feel out my boss this weekend and see what he thinks of my chance of promotion.
feel puny
feel unwell, ill.
feel sorry for
pity I feel sorry for him after losing his job.
feel the pinch
feel a little bit poorer, feel there is less money
feel up to (do something)
feel able (healthy enough or rested enough) to do something I don
feeling bum
feeling lazy or negative, lacking energy I'm feeling kind of bum today. I didn't sleep well last night.
feeling good
a little bit drunk, buzzed, had a few After drinking a few beers Pat was feeling good.
feeling his oats
feeling energetic, feeling strong Look at that cowboy dance! He's feeling his oats tonight.
feeling no pain
half drunk, half corked After three drinks of rum, Alex was feeling no pain.
fifth wheel
(See a fifth wheel)
freeload
receive free food or rent, a handout Do social programs encourage freeloading? It's a good question.
get the feel of
become used to or learn about something After you get the feel of the new computer it will be very easy to use.
hard feelings
unfriendly feelings, resentment "After the argument, Bill said, ""I hope there are no hard feelings."""
head over heels
in love with, crazy about Lan's head over heals for Chan. She's crazy about him.
hell-on-wheels
a short-tempered, nagging or crabby person She is hell-on-wheels in the morning so you should be careful of her.
hot on your heels
following close behind, not far behind If you begin to run, the bear will be hot on your heels.
hurt my feelings
make me feel sad, offend me You hurt my feelings when you said I waddle like a duck.
keel over
turn upside down, tip over The boat keeled over in the middle of the lake but everybody was safe.
keep an even keel
be steady, be calm and sensible Customer Service needs people who can keep an even keel.
keep your eyes peeled
look or watch carefully, watch for Keep your eyes peeled for birds. Watch for animals, too.
kick up your heels
celebrate, go to parties, have fun After you've written your exams you can kick up your heels.
make a beeline
go straight towards When the kids saw the ice cream man coming, they all made a beeline for him.
make a beeline for
go in a straight line Whenever he goes to a football game he always makes a beeline for the food stand.
make a beeline for something
hurry directly somewhere When he enters the cafeteria he always makes a beeline for the dessert section.
mixed feelings
"feeling both positive and negative, happy and sad; bittersweet" I have mixed feelings. I'm happy about the new job, but sad about leaving my friends.
nerves of steel
able to speak or act calmly when facing risk or danger Percy has nerves of steel. He persuaded the gunman to leave.
no hard feelings
no feelings of anger or resentment, no grudges Dad and Paul argue about politics but there are no hard feelings.
not feeling myself
not feeling well, under the weather I'm not feeling myself these days. I'm tired all the time.
An eel idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with eel, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
Dizionario di parole simili, diverso tenore, sinonimi, di invocazione per Idioma eel