| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| a way with words |
natural ability to speak, the gift of the gab
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Ask Viv to write the speech. She has a way with words.
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| a whale of a game |
an exciting game, a cliff-hanger
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When Canada played Sweden, it was a whale of a game.
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| a wild goose chase |
a waste of time, a long chase without results
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Oil exploration is sometimes a wild goose chase. It's uncertain.
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| a window of opportunity |
an opportunity, a chance, a golden opportunity
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Sometimes a problem is actually a window of opportunity.
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| a wolf in sheep's clothing |
an evil person who looks innocent
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The priest looked harmless, but he was a wolf in sheep's clothing.
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| a word to the wise is sufficient |
a wise person understands when he hears a key word
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I can't discuss the plan, but a word to the wise is sufficient: progress.
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| a wordsmith |
a person who works with words, a writer or author
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Ask Jan if it's colour or color. She's a wordsmith.
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| a yawner |
a boring event, a book etc. that is not interesting
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I went to the movie, but it was a yawner so I left.
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| about time |
nearly late, high time
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It's about time you got here. We've been waiting a long time.
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| above and beyond the call of duty |
much more than expected, go the extra mile
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Her extra work was above and beyond the call of duty.
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