whe イディオム
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.
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?
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)
cross that bridge when I come to it
make that decision when it is necessary, do not jump the gun If interest rates begin to drop, I can buy bonds, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
don't know whether you're coming or going
you are confused, you do not understand, go in circles If you believe the cult leaders, you won't know whether you're coming or going.
fifth wheel
(See a fifth wheel)
flattery will get you nowhere
saying nice things will not help you, kiss the blarney stone "When I complimented Anna on her hair, she said, ""Thanks, but flattery will get you nowhere."""
go nowhere fast
be unable to advance, be stuck where you are Without a diploma, you'll be going nowhere fast.
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.
know where we stand
know our position, know if we have a chance, leave me hanging The Department hasn't replied to our application for assistance, so we don't know where we stand.
let the chips fall where they may
don
love is where you find it
love happens, love is not planned, it is better to have loved... My family thinks Peter is too old for me, but I think love is where you find it.
out of nowhere
without warning, without an introduction Out of nowhere a motorcycle passed us, going like a bullet.
put your money where your mouth is
pay what you offered, put up or shut up I accept your offer. Now put your money where your mouth is.
put your shoulder to the wheel
begin to work If you want a share of the profits, put your shoulder to the wheel.
set of wheels
vehicle, car, truck, wheels The Ford needs a lot of repairs. I need a new set of wheels.
shoulder to the wheel
(See put your shoulder to the wheel)
spin your wheels
waste effort, not progress If you don't have a career goal you'll just spin your wheels.
tell him where to get off
tell him what you think of him, tell him off If he complains about the meals, tell him where to get off.
tell him where to go
tell him to go to hell, tell him off If he criticizes the way I drive, I'll tell him where to go!
the squeaky wheel gets the grease
the person who complains loudest gets service Our clerks put up this sign: The squeaky wheel gets the grease!
the wheels fall off
it breaks, it fails, fall apart When the coach is away, our team loses. The wheels fall off!
time flies when you're having fun
time goes quickly when you are playing, how time flies "Ho looked at his watch, yawned and said, ""Time flies when you're having fun, eh."""
useless as a fifth wheel
(See as useless as a fifth wheel)
wheatbelt
wheat-producing area, breadbasket Farmers in the wheatbelt pray for rain for their crops.
wheeler-dealer
a person who is good at making sales and deals, a wheeler-dealer Cliff is a wheeler-dealer in the energy industry. He brings buyers and sellers together.
wheels
vehicle (car, truck etc.), set of wheels Jeff, can I borrow your wheels? My sister needs a ride to the mall.
wheels fall off
(See the wheels fall off)
when in Rome, do as the Romans do
when you are a visitor do the same things as your hosts do "When I visit an Asian country, I learn the customs, and do as the ""Romans"" do."
when it comes to
when this is the topic, when we talk about this When it comes to cars, I like GM. I would buy a Chev or a Pontiac.
when push comes to shove
when people fight, when the fighting begins, when the going gets tough The workers are demanding a fair wage. When push comes to shove, we may have to call the police.
when the chips are down
when the right decision must be made, when you must win When the chips are down - when we are losing - we play better. We need to be challenged.
when the crunch comes
when there is less money, when the economy fails When the crunch comes, we'll have our mortgage paid off!
when the dust settles
when the fight is finished, when it is calm again, when the lights go on Abortion is a serious issue, but when the dust settles, women will be able to choose.
when the going gets tough
when there are problems, when progress is difficult When the going gets tough, we need people with a good attitude.
where angels fear to tread
where even the angels fear to go, where danger is They were using a ouija board - going where angels fear to tread!
where do they get off
where do they get the right? how come? Where do they get off telling me to slow down? Who asked them?
where it's at
where important things are happening, where the action is "China - that's where it's at today. Their society is changing; their economy is growing."
where's the loo
where is the bathroom? where is the can? "When Bev looks for a bathroom she says, ""Where's the loo?"""
where the rubber hits the road
"where the theory is tested, when the action begins; the nitty-gritty" In the workplace, you apply what you've learned - that's where the rubber hits the road.
where there's a will, there's a way
when we are determined we find a way to succeed, when the going gets tough The manager of the charity held up this sign: WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY!
whet your appetite
improve your appetite, cause you to be hungry Would you like to order a salad to whet your appetite?
zig when you should zag
move the wrong way, move left instead of right I had an accident because I zigged when I should've zagged.
anywhere
to possess drugs, example:"Are you anywhere?"
three-wheel motion
ride upon three wheels with a low rider car. You can see it in videos for "Ain't nuthin but a G thang" and Today was a good day" [1993]. One of the back corners of the car is really close to the ground and the opposite corner is picked up off the road
wheels of steel
turntables
hardly…when
no sooner…than；only just…when刚…就
He had hardly reached here，when it began to snow．他一到这儿就下起雪来了。
Hardly had I got home，when the telephone rang．我刚到家，电话就响了。
She had hardly heard the news，when she began to cry．她一听到这消息就哭了。
