Idioms beginning with W
370 idioms, from “wag a finger” to “wrong side of the tracks”.
All idioms beginning with W
- wag a finger
- wag the dog
- wait around
- wait for it
- wait for the ball to drop
- wait for the other shoe to drop
- wait in the wings
- wait on hand, foot and finger
- wait on someone hand and foot
- wait on someone hand, foot and finger
- wait outTime & pace
- wait upon hand and foot
- waiting game
- wake up and smell the coffee
- wake up on the wrong side of bed
- walk a mile in someone's shoes
- walk all over
- walk and chew gum at the same time
- walk away
- walk away from
- walk down the aisle
- walk free
- walk in on
- walk in the parkSport, games & leisure
- walk in the snowAnimals & nature
- walk of life
- walk off with
- walk on broken glass
- walk on eggshells
- walk on sunshineEmotions & feelings
- walk on the wild side
- walk on water
- walk over
- walk the beat
- walk the dog
- walk the floorEffort & character
- walk the line
- walk the plank
- walk the streets
- walk the talkEffort & character
- walk through
- wall of silenceTalk & communication
- wanker's cramp
- want to know
- war bride
- war of nerves
- war of wordsTalk & communication
- warm body
- warm regards
- warm the cockles of someone's heartEmotions & feelings
- warm-bloodedAnimals & nature
- warmest regards
- warts and all
- wash one's dirty laundry in publicEmotions & feelings
- wash one's dirty linen in public
- wash one's hands
- wash one's hands of
- wash out
- washed out
- waste awayBody, health & looks
- waste breath
- waste not, want not
- watch it
- watch one's language
- watch one's mouthTalk & communication
- watch one's step
- watch out
- watch over
- watch this space
- water down
- water over the dam
- water to one's mill
- water under the bridge
- watering holeFood & drink
- watery graveBody, health & looks
- wave away
- wave of the hand
- wave the white flag
- wax the dolphin
- way back whenTime & pace
- way out of a paper bag
- we haven't got all dayTime & pace
- weak sister
- weak tea
- weaker vesselPeople & relationships
- wear one's heart on one's sleeveEmotions & feelings
- wear out one's welcome
- wear rose-colored glasses
- wear sackcloth and ashes
- wear the trousersPeople & relationships
- wear thin
- wear too many hats
- wear yellow stockings
- weasel outTruth, lies & confusion
- weather the stormTrouble & conflict
- wedding-cakeFood & drink
- weed out
- a week from next TuesdayTime & pace
- week in, week outTime & pace
- a week is a long time in politicsLaw, power & politics
- weekend warriorSport, games & leisure
- weep IrishEmotions & feelings
- weigh against
- weigh down
- weigh inSport, games & leisure
- weight of the world
- welcome to my world
- welfare Cadillac
- well and good
- well and truly
- well done
- well, I never
- well-oiled
- well-padded
- well-seen
- were you born in a tent
- wet behind the ears
- wet blanket
- wet boy
- wet dream
- wet firecracker
- wet one's beak
- wet one's pantsEmotions & feelings
- wet one's whistleFood & drink
- wet the bed
- whack-a-mole
- what are the odds
- what can I say
- what did your last slave die of
- what do you say
- what for
- what in tarnationPlaces & travel
- what is more
- what it takes
- what, me worryEmotions & feelings
- what not
- what of it
- what someone said
- what the Devil
- what the doctor orderedBody, health & looks
- what was someone smoking
- what was someone thinkingTruth, lies & confusion
- what with
- what you see is what you get
- whatever creams your twinkie
- whatever floats your boat
- whatever it takesEffort & character
- what's cooking
- what's eating
- what's eating youEmotions & feelings
- what's going on
- what's in it for meEffort & character
- what's it to you
- what's new
- what's the beefTrouble & conflict
- what's the difference
- what's the good of
- what's the matter
- what's up
- what's what
- whatsamatta
- wheel awayPlaces & travel
- wheel out
- wheel within a wheel
- wheels are turningPlaces & travel
- the wheels fell off
- when all is said and done
- when Hell freezes over
- when in Rome
- when in Rome, do as the Romans do
- when it comes to
- when it's at home
- when pigs fly
- when push comes to shove
- when the chips are downTrouble & conflict
- when two Sundays come togetherTime & pace
- when two Sundays meetTime & pace
- where's the beefFood & drink
- where's the lie
- which foot the shoe is on
- which way the wind is blowing
- while we're youngTime & pace
- whip handLaw, power & politics
- whip into shape
- whip the cat
- whip through
- whips and jingles
- whisk awayPlaces & travel
- whisk off
- whiskey dick
- whisper campaignTalk & communication
- whistle Dixie
- whistle for
- whistle in the dark
- whistle in the wind
- whistle past the graveyardEmotions & feelings
- whistle walk
- whistle-stopPlaces & travel
- white coat hypertension
- white elephantAnimals & nature
- white hat
- white lieTruth, lies & confusion
- white magic
- white marriagePeople & relationships
- white on riceFood & drink
- white pee
- white rider
- white satinBody, health & looks
- white sheepAnimals & nature
- white trash
- white trashery
- white-knuckleEmotions & feelings
- Whitman's samplerFood & drink
- who are you telling
- who shot John
- who wants to know
- whole ball of wax
- whole box of tricks
- whole cloth
- whole enchiladaFood & drink
- whole shebang
- whole shooting match
- the whole world and his dog
- whomp on
- whoop it up
- whoop-ass
- who's 'she', the cat's mother
- who's who
- why in God's name
- why in the world
- why on Earth
- wicked tongueTalk & communication
- wide awake
- wide berthPlaces & travel
- wide of the mark
- widow-maker
- widow's miteReligion & belief
- a wild goose never laid a tame egg
- wild horsesAnimals & nature
- wild-goose chase
- will o' the wisp
- will the real someone please stand up
- willful ignorancePeople & relationships
- willing horse
- willow in the wind
- win back
- win by a noseSport, games & leisure
- win one for the GipperSport, games & leisure
- win over
- win the battle, but lose the war
- win the day
- wind at one's backPlaces & travel
- wind back the clockTime & pace
- wind down
- wind off
- wind up one's bottoms
- window on the world
- window-shopping
- wine tosserTalk & communication
- winged word
- winning waysMoney & work
- winter ratAnimals & nature
- wipe someone's eyeTruth, lies & confusion
- wipe someone's nose
- wipe the slate clean
- wise apple
- wise beyond one's years
- wise head on young shoulders
- wishful thinking
- with a grain of salt
- with a quicknessTime & pace
- with a vengeance
- with a view to
- with a will
- with all due respect
- with an eye to
- with an eye towards
- with bated breath
- with bells on
- with both hands
- with every breath
- with flying colorsMoney & work
- with knobs on
- with no further ado
- with one voice
- with one's bare handsEffort & character
- with one's dick in one's hand
- with one's head held high
- with one's jaw in one's lapEmotions & feelings
- with open arms
- with pleasure
- with the manner
- with whole skin
- wither on the vineEffort & character
- within ames aceTrouble & conflict
- within an ace of
- within living memoryTime & pace
- within reachPlaces & travel
- without fail
- without further ado
- woe betideTrouble & conflict
- wolf down
- wolf in sheep's clothingTruth, lies & confusion
- woman among women
- woman of few wordsTalk & communication
- woman of the hour
- woman of the people
- woman on the street
- wooden spoon
- wooden spoonistSport, games & leisure
- wooden-topPlaces & travel
- the word is go
- word it
- word of mouthTalk & communication
- word on the street
- word on the wire
- word to the wise
- words fail someoneTalk & communication
- words of one syllable
- work away
- work back
- work into the ground
- work like a dream
- work one's fingers to the boneEffort & character
- work one's magic
- work someone's arse offEffort & character
- work someone's ass offEffort & character
- work spousePeople & relationships
- work the crowdTalk & communication
- work the room
- work to rule
- work wonders
- worked upEmotions & feelings
- working girl
- the world overPlaces & travel
- world-beater
- worlds apart
- worm foodBody, health & looks
- worm turns
- worm's-eye view
- worse for liquor
- worse for wear
- worship the ground someone walks on
- worship the porcelain god
- worship the porcelain goddess
- worst comes to worstTrouble & conflict
- worst of both worlds
- worth a Jew's eye
- worth every penny
- worth one's salt
- worth one's weight in gold
- worth one's while
- wouldn't be seen deadBody, health & looks
- wouldn't shout if a shark bit himEffort & character
- wouldn't you know
- wouldn't you say
- wrack and ruin
- wrap around one's little finger
- wrap in cotton wool
- wrap in the flag
- wrap up
- wrestle with a pig
- write one's own ticketMoney & work
- writer's cramp
- writing on the wall
- written all over someone's face
- written in the stars
- wrong crowdPeople & relationships
- wrong number
- wrong side of the tracksPlaces & travel