Idioms List

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Idioms Starting with the Letter N

NAIL (SOMETHING) DOWN: To precisely and firmly establish details of a plan.
We haven't nailed down an exact date for the wedding yet, but we're thinking sometime in August.
NIP SOMETHING IN THE BUD: To stop something at an early stage.
If you feel like you are catching a cold, try to nip it in the bud so that it does not cause you to miss work.
NO SPRING CHICKEN: Somebody who is not particularly young
My grandfather runs marathons, and he's no spring chicken.
NO SWEAT: It's not particularly difficult.
I need my car for a date tonight. Can you fix it? No sweat. I'll have it fixed in no time.
NOT A CHANCE: Absolutely not; not possible.
Do you think there will ever be any honest politicians? Not a chance.
NOTHING TO IT: Easy; not difficult.
Upgrading your RAM is easy. There's really nothing to it.
NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT: Not bad; worthwhile.
Max's new painting is nothing to sneeze at.
NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT: Ordinary; not exceptional; not especially good.
That movie was entertaining but nothing to write home about.