Idioms W-Y

wait for (one’s) ship to come in

when one gets an unexpected lucky gift, especially money

wash (one’s) hands of (something/someone)

to put something out of one’s life or to stop claiming responsibility for something

wave of the future, the

a strong, growing trend

wet behind the ears

young and inexperienced

wet blanket

a person who is seen as never wanting to take part in fun activities; a person who ruins a good time

wet (one’s) whistle

to wet one’s lips; to have a drink of something

white elephant

an item that no one wants to buy or that is difficult to get rid of; a costly but useless possession

whole kit and caboodle, the

the entire amount; the whole lot

with bated breath

to hold ones breath

wolf in sheep’s clothing

someone who presents himself as a harmless person, but who has intentions that are not honorable

Yellow ( have a yellow streak)

cowardly

yellow journalism

journalism that is exaggerated or unnecessarily sensational