Idioms and Sayings

Idiom/Saying	Explanation
Davy Jones' Locker For example:- Everyone on the ship drowned, they're in Davy Jones' locker now.	Davy Jones is the nickname for the devil of the sea. Davy Jones' locker means the bottom of the sea or ocean - the resting place of drowned sailors. It is used as a euphemism for death at sea.
Over my dead body. For example:- When I asked my mum if I could have my ears pierced she replied, "Over my dead body!"	An expression of defiance. If you say that something will happen over your dead body, you mean that you will do anything to prevent it
Dead as a doornail. For example: "I went to feed my goldfish and found it floating upside down. It was as dead as a doornail."	Very, very dead.
Dead in the Water For example: Eventually they had to accept that the whole project was dead in the water.	Something that has failed and it seems impossible that it will be successful in the future.
Dead set against For example: "Her parents were dead set against her moving to London."	To be completely opposed to something.
Death Wish For example: He keeps taking risks. It's almost as if he has a death wish.	Desire for death.
A Dogs Life For example: I've got to go to work, then do the shopping, then pick the children up from school and cook their dinner - it's a dog's life!	Life is hard and unpleasant.
A Fact of Life For example: An unpleasant fact or situation which people accept because they cannot change it.	Stress is a fact of life

Half Dead For example: After doing all my chores I was half dead.	Extremely tired.
Like death warmed up. For example: He went home with the flu. He looked like death warmed up.	To look very ill or tired.
To kick the bucket. For example: They are all waiting for the king to kick the bucket.	To die.
Large as Life For example: I looked up and there he was, as large as life, Elvis Presley!	Used to escribe a person you see, and are surprised to see, in a particular place.
Lead a Double Life For example: For years he led a double life as an agent for the intelligence services.	To have a second, secret life that is usually not socially acceptable.
Shelf Life For example: Fresh milk has a short shelf life.	The length of time that a product, especially food, can be kept in a shop before it becomes too old to be sold or used.