Table of Contents
- 1 Where did the saying grease Palm come from?
- 2 What is the meaning of to grease someone’s palm?
- 3 What does it mean one hand washes another?
- 4 What does met his Waterloo mean?
- 5 What does a bad hair day mean?
- 6 What does keep an eye out?
- 7 What is the meaning of the idiom to have an AXE to grind?
- 8 What does bolt from the blue mean?
Where did the saying grease Palm come from?
grease (or oil) someone’s palm This phrase comes from the practice of applying grease to a machine to make it run smoothly. The same expression exists in French as graisser la patte . The form with palm is now predominant but hand appears in the earliest recorded versions of the idiom, dating from the 16th century.
What is the meaning of to grease someone’s palm?
Give someone money in exchange for a favor; also, bribe someone. For example, If you want you luggage to make the plane, be sure to grease the porter’s palm. This term uses grease in the sense of “enrich.” [
What does it mean to have your heart in the right place?
Definition of heart is in the right place : having as one’s intention trying to do good things She’s not too smart, but at least her heart is in the right place.
What does it mean one hand washes another?
One hand washes the other describes a transaction in which two people help each other, two people work toward the same goal, or two people exchange favors.
What does met his Waterloo mean?
Definition of meet one’s Waterloo : to be defeated The governor finally met his Waterloo in the last election.
What does play the second fiddle mean?
Definition of second fiddle : one that plays a supporting or subservient role.
What does a bad hair day mean?
Definition of bad hair day informal. : a day when one’s hair is unattractive and unmanageable You think you’ve had a bad hair day? One U.S. woman has hair problems that go way beyond such ordinary complaints as split ends. — Science News also : a bad day : a day with many problems, annoyances, etc.
What does keep an eye out?
: to hope to see or find (someone or something) I’m keeping an eye out for a good cheap used car. He’ll be here soon, so keep your eye out for him.
What does one hand washes the other both hands wash the face mean?
proverb All parties involved will benefit from helping each other and/or working together toward the same goal.
What is the meaning of the idiom to have an AXE to grind?
phrase. If someone has an axe to grind, they are doing something for selfish reasons. [informal, disapproval]
What does bolt from the blue mean?
Definition of bolt from the blue : a complete surprise : something totally unexpected.