Tag: over the top
Pomp and ceremony
Phrase: Pomp and ceremony The phrase pomp and ceremony describes grand, formal events that highlight tradition, importance, and celebration. If you notice fancy clothing, music, and serious rituals that may be hundreds of years old, you are seeing pomp and ceremony. People often use this phrase when talking about royal events, graduations, or other big,…
Over the top
Phrase: Over the top Over the top is a versatile phrase that can convey the idea of excessiveness or exaggeration in various contexts. Whether describing someone’s behaviour, a performance, or a reaction, using over-the-top indicates going beyond what is considered appropriate or expected. In everyday conversation, we often use the expression over the top to…
Conundrum
WotD: Conundrum Say the word to yourself – conundrum. Be sure to say the word in your head, not out loud. If you’re on a train or at the office and people hear you talking to yourself, they’ll think you have a few screws loose. I think the word conundrum sounds like some terrifying musical instrument. It is, however,…
Promise the moon
Expression: Promise the moon Often investment advisers, politicians or even boyfriends will promise the moon when, in reality, they have absolutely no possibility of being able to carry out their promise. We must always be careful when people make promises that seem too good to be true. There are many stories in the news about retirees investing money…
