Appendix:Glossary of idioms – Z
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Here are some editors' picks of popular and picturesque idioms in the English language: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
| Idiom |
Where Used |
Meaning |
| zero in on |
Global |
To take aim or focus on an exact location; to converge on. The phrase comes from adjusting a sighting mechanism to the zero point. |
| zig when one should zag |
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To misstep or err. |
| zip one's lip |
USA |
To stop talking; to be quiet. Variant: "zip it" (used as an imperative to tell another to be quiet) Examples: "zip your lip", "he was going to tell all, but fortunately he zipped his lip." |
| zonk out |
USA |
To fall suddenly into a very deep sleep. |
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