Idioms and phrases starting from Y with their meanings.
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Idioms and Phrases |
Meaning |
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Young Turk |
A person who is difficult to control |
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Your call |
You are to make decision |
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You've got to be kidding |
When the statement is ridiculous |
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You are what you eat |
To be fit and healthy you need to eat good food |
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You never know |
To say that unlikely could happen |
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Yell bloody murder |
Protest angrily an loudly, scream in fear |
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Yellow press |
Popular newspaper |
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You're toast |
You are in lot of trouble |
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Yesterday's man or Yesterday's woman |
A celebrity or politician whose career is over |
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You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar |
It is easier to persuade people if you use polite arguments and flattery than if you are confrontational. |
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Young blood |
People with new ideas or fresh approach |
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Your name is mud |
Having bad reputation |
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You get what you pay for |
Something that is very low in price is not usually of very good quality. |
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You can say that again |
Completely agreeing with the statement |
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Yellow streak |
Being cowardly about something |
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You’re telling me |
Agreeing with someone |
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