Significato:
13th generation 
tredicesima generazione (nata fra il 1961 e il 1981 e così chiamata in quanto rappresenta la tredicesima generazione di cittadini dalla fondazione degli Stati Uniti dàùcostituzione americana)
ion Idioma
a caution
a bold or shocking person, no shrinking violet She is a caution! She told the judge he was all wrong.
a foregone conclusion
a certain conclusion, a predictable result That he'll graduate is a foregone conclusion. He is a good student.
a piece of the action
a share of the profit or prize or loot Those who paid for the winning ticket get a piece of the action.
a question of
the important factor, the issue For them, it's a question of faith. They believe in the Bible.
actions speak louder than words
people judge by actions more than words, practice what you preach Parents should remember that actions speak louder than words. Kids imitate their parents.
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
prevent a problem so you don't have to solve it, a stitch in time... Forest fires deserve an ounce of prevention: public education in campfire safety.
blow it out of proportion
exaggerate it, make it bigger than it should be When Gretzky was traded, the media blew it out of proportion.
bone of contention
point of disagreement, controversial point Job security is the bone of contention in our discussions.
burning question
(See the burning question)
call attention to
ask you to read or notice, draw attention to I would like to call attention to the student parking problem.
capture the imagination
cause a person to imagine a scene or character The story of Jacob Two-Two will capture the kids' imagination.
carry the conversation
continue the conversation, continue talking to you Visiting with Sally is easy. She carries the conversation!
caution
(See a caution)
chain reaction
one event causing a sequence of events Abe sold his shares, causing a chain reaction in the market.
character assassination
saying things that ruin a person's reputation, muckrake """What did they say about him?"" ""It was mainly gossip and character assassination."""
come into fashion
become fashionable Recently in some areas the mini-skirt has come into fashion again.
discretion is the better part of valor
"be sensible when you are brave; be courageous but not reckless" In all your battles, be brave but not foolish. Discretion is the better part of valor.
don't mention it
it was no trouble, no problem """Thanks for the ride,"" I said. ""Don't mention it,"" he replied."
draw attention to
"ask people to notice; show or display to people" If you wear a short skirt, you draw attention to your legs.
draw it to my attention
tell me about it, cause me to be aware of it Spelling is a problem. Thanks for drawing it to my attention.
drive you to distraction
cause you to lose thoughts, drive me up the wall Her continual chatter will drive you to distraction.
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.
foregone conclusion
(See a foregone conclusion)
Generation X
"people born in the 1970s; a generation that wanted to change the work ethic" Generation X said that the jobs disappeared as they graduated from high school and university.
get your attention
cause you to be aware of, catch your eye When Marylou walked by, that got your attention.
grunge (fashion)
youth clothing designed for grunge music fans The kids go to parties dressed in grunge. That's cool.
have a conniption
become very upset, have a fit Stop playing your violin, or Mom will have a conniption!
have a physical (examination)
get a medical check-up Our company sent all the employees to have a physical last week.
hell bent for election
going fast, determined to get somewhere There goes Joe, driving hell bent for election - always in a hurry.
hundred/thousand/million and one
very/too many I can think of a hundred and one reasons why the new employee is not capable of doing his job.
in mint condition
in new condition, as new The Nash was in mint condition. It looked like a new car.
information leak
(See have a leak)
inside information
facts available to those inside an organization I can get inside information. My friend works for the FBI.
it's not a question of
it is not a factor, it is not important It's not a question of money. We can afford to buy a TV.
jam session
informal practice session for musicians, jam After the symphony rehearsal, a few of us had a jam session.
jump to conclusions
form conclusions before you have all the facts, jump the gun If you see a wrecked car and say that the driver was drunk, you are jumping to conclusions.
look like a million dollars
look well and prosperous, appear healthy and happy He was looking like a million dollars when I saw him at the party last weekend.
make a good impression
meet and talk to strangers so they like you Penny made a good impression on my parents. She is so polite!
make mention
talk about, bring up No one made mention of his research - not one word!
mint condition
new condition, original condition, super mint In an old garage we found a Peugeot 403 in mint condition.
necessity is the mother of invention
our needs cause us to invent devices, build a better mousetrap Do you think the invention of TV proves that necessity is the mother of invention?
no question
it is certain, no doubt """No question of its quality,"" he said, examining the watch."
no questions asked
you will not be asked to explain or pay If he returns the stolen car, there will be no questions asked.
not a question of
(See it's not a question of)
not by any stretch of the imagination
not adding to the story, not stretching it Gigi wasn't his only girl, not by any stretch of the imagination.
on probation
becoming a permanent employee, proby As an employee on probation, you will be learning new skills.
on vacation
having a holiday from work or school I don't feel like getting up early when I'm on vacation.
one in a million
a great or unique person He is one of the finest coaches in the world and is definitely one in a million.
open to question
not clearly correct, debatable Your decision to allow liquor at the party is open to question.
An ion 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 ion, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
Dizionario di parole simili, diverso tenore, sinonimi, di invocazione per Idioma ion