Waste one`s breath
To speak pointlessly about something without the desired results.My boss is very stubborn and you are wasting your breath to argue with him.
Washed up
To be no longer successful or needed.The boxer was washed up and had to retire last year.
Wash one`s hands of (someone or something)
To abandon someone or something, to refuse responsibility for someone or something.The manager washed his hands of the problem after the others... Read more →
Wash-and-wear
Clothing that you can wash and it does not need to be ironed before you wear it.My uncle always likes to buy wash-and-wear clothes.
Warts and all
Including one's bad points.The man likes to be able to relax, warts and all, with his friends.
Warm up to (someone or something)
To become friendly or interested (in someone or something).The woman finally warmed up to the idea of going to Italy for a holiday.
Warm up
To get ready for a game or other event with exercise or practice.We spent two hours warming up for the game on Saturday.
Warm the cockles of one’s heart
To make someone feel warm and happy.The care and attention of the nurse when I was sick warmed the cockles of my heart.
Warm the bench
To sit on a bench and not play during a game.The young player spent most of the game warming the bench.
Warm one`s heart
To make one feel warm or excited.The sight of the small boy helping the old woman warmed the heart of the people on the street.