IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishcall someone every name under the sun
Meaning: To insult someone furiously with every abusive word one can think of.
Example: “The driver jumped out and called me every name under the sun.”
Origin: "Under the sun" means everything that exists. The phrase is common from the 19th century.
Equivalents in other languages
Croatian: Bacati drvlje i kamenje Literally: To throw sticks and stones
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- thin-skinned Easily offended or hurt by criticism.
- right-hand man Someone's most trusted and useful helper.
- a monkey's wedding A sunshower, when rain falls while the sun shines.
- off one's trolley Crazy or foolish.
- as scarce as hen's teeth Extremely rare.
- have a big mouth To talk too much, especially about things that should be kept secret.
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