Influence & Involvement - Importance & Unimportance

Dive into English idioms regarding importance and unimportance, like "red herring" and "loom large".

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a matter of life and death

[phrase]

a situation that is not to be ignored or understimated

Ex: When facing a natural disaster, having an evacuation plan in place becomes a matter of life and death for residents in vulnerable areas.

big deal

[noun]

something of high priority or special importance

Ex: The announcement caused a big deal in the media.

crying need

[noun]

an urgent need or desire that one feels for something

Ex: The growing hunger crisis in the region underscored crying need for food assistance and support .

to loom large

[phrase]

to be of significant influence or importance and often a cause of worry

Ex: The economic challenges are expected to loom large in the upcoming election campaign.

to make the world go around

[phrase]

to play a crucial role in causing other things in life to work the way they are supposed to

Ex: Engineers and scientists are the individuals who make the world go around by advancing technology and innovation.

meat on the bone

[phrase]

extra details that are added to a plan, idea, etc. that make it more complete or much better

Ex: The concept for the new app is innovative, and there's substantial meat on the bone for additional features and improvements.

larger than life

[phrase]

(of a person) behaving in a manner that is very exciting and attracts others' attention

Ex: She’s just the way she is on stage, larger-than-life.

a dime a dozen

[phrase]

something that is very common and therefore, not very high on price and value

Ex: With so many fast food restaurants in the city , hamburgers a dime a dozen.

for the birds

[phrase]

used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time; it was just for the birds.

hill of beans

[phrase]

something that is completely worthless in terms of importance, value, or use

Ex: In the world of global economics, the loss of a single job is often considered a hill of beans.

little frog in a big pond

[phrase]

a person who is less qualified or important when compared to others in a company or organization

Ex: As an introvert attending a massive conference, I felt like a little frog in a big pond, trying to network with strangers.

odds and ends

[phrase]

various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs .

third wheel

[noun]

someone who is considered as an extra or unwanted person in a situation, especially in presence of a couple

Ex: I hate being the third wheel on their road trips; it's like they forget I'm even there.

no laughing matter

[phrase]

something very important and serious that cannot be joked about or underestimated

Ex: The rising crime rates in the neighborhood have made safety a no laughing matter for residents.

red herring

[noun]

anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

Ex: The conspiracy theories circulating online are often filled red herrings to mislead the public and create confusion .

to small potatoes

[phrase]

a person or thing of small importance

Ex: In the world of international finance , a million dollars can sometimes be small potatoes.

chopped liver

[noun]

a very insignificant individual or thing

Ex: "He always brags about his accomplishments, but when it's my turn to share, he acts as if I'm chopped liver.

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