made in the shade
Meaning: Assured of comfort, success, or an effortless, favorable position.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Nature
Origin: The phrase pictures someone already sheltered in shade—safe from harsh sun, positioned to enjoy comfort without further effort.
More idioms — Nature
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- plow the sands — To expend great effort on something completely futile or worthless.
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More English idioms
- blow up in one's face — To fail spectacularly or cause a plan to collapse in an embarrassing way.
- back up the truck — To make a large purchase by taking advantage of a favorable price.
- haul someone over the coals — To scold or reprimand someone severely for wrongdoing.
- make a fist of — To accomplish something with reasonable competence or success.
- tilt at windmills — To waste effort fighting against imaginary enemies or pursuing hopeless causes.
- welcome to my world — You are now experiencing something unpleasant that the speaker knows well and has dealt w…
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