Metaphors And Idioms

noun a piece of equipment used to control a horse, consisting of a headstall, bit, and reins

verb to bring (a horse) under control with a bridle

• The equestrian adjusted the bridle before riding the horse.
• Make sure to tighten the bridle before you start riding.
• I love how that horse looks with its fancy bridle on.
• She struggled to bridle her emotions during the difficult conversation.

noun A source of great wealth or profit

• The company invested in a gold mine in the hopes of striking it rich.
• That old abandoned house turned out to be a gold mine for vintage furniture.
• Her Instagram account is a total gold mine for makeup tips.
• His extensive collection of rare books is a gold mine of knowledge.

noun a name for a woman, combining 'Hail' as a greeting and 'Mary' as a name

• The devout Catholic said a Hail Mary as she knelt in prayer.
• I always say a quick Hail Mary before a big test.
• Some players rely on a Hail Mary pass to win the game.
• She took a deep breath and said a silent Hail Mary before making the risky decision.

noun a deep hole or cavity in the ground that is infested with snakes

• The zoo keeper carefully approached the snake pit to feed the reptiles.
• I wouldn't go near that snake pit if I were you, it's dangerous!
• I heard that party was a total snake pit, filled with drama and gossip.
• Working in that office is like being thrown into a snake pit, you never know what drama will come your way.

noun A challenging or tricky problem

• The team found themselves in a sticky wicket when their star player got injured right before the championship game.
• I'm in a bit of a sticky wicket with this project deadline approaching fast.
• I didn't realize I was getting into such a sticky wicket when I agreed to help with the event planning.
• Dealing with the difficult client was like being on a sticky wicket, trying to navigate their ever-changing demands.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

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

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• It is not advisable to try to ride two horses at once as it can be dangerous.
• Trying to ride two horses at once is just asking for trouble.
• Dude, you can't ride two horses at once, that's just crazy!
• In life, sometimes you have to learn how to ride two horses at once to juggle multiple responsibilities.

noun dragon

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

article a word that specifies a noun

• The police were called to apprehend the suspects who were attempting to chase the dragon in the park.
• I heard some kids talking about trying to chase the dragon last night.
• I can't believe he's still chasing the dragon after all these years.
• Some people turn to drugs to chase the dragon of their past traumas.