Common Idioms And Expressions

noun a small or insignificant amount

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The amount of money raised was just a drop in the bucket compared to what is needed for the project.
• Donating a few dollars here and there is just a drop in the bucket for the charity.
• Throwing a couple of bucks into the donation jar is like a drop in the bucket for this cause.
• His apology was just a drop in the bucket after all the hurtful things he said.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• After her successful surgery, the doctor confirmed that she was in the pink of health.
• I just got my test results back and I'm in the pink, everything's good!
• She's feeling in the pink after acing her exams.
• Despite the challenges, he remained in the pink and kept a positive attitude.

noun a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth due to irritation of the mucous membrane

preposition used to indicate that someone or something is not considered important or impressive

• It is considered impolite to sneeze at the dinner table.
• Don't sneeze at me while I'm talking!
• I can't believe you just sneezed at my new shoes.
• She always sneezes at the idea of change.

noun A fall or landing on one's face, especially in a clumsy or ungraceful manner

• The athlete tripped and performed a faceplant on the track during the race.
• I saw John trying to show off his skateboarding skills but ended up doing a faceplant instead.
• She attempted to do a handstand but ended up doing a faceplant on the grass.
• The new employee's presentation was a complete faceplant in front of the entire team.