Nip (something) in the bud
To stop something before it becomes larger (you can destroy a flower bud before it becomes a flower).We were able to nip the computer problem in... Read more →
Nip and tuck
Evenly matched, almost even.They were going nip and tuck but the younger man finally won the race.
Nine-to-five-job
A job with regular and normal hours.Many people like the regular hours of a nine-to-five job.
Nine times out of ten
Almost always.Nine times out of ten a small computer problem can be easily fixed.
A nine day/day’s wonder
Someone or something that is of interest to people only for a short time.The actor was a nine day's wonder and everyone forgot about him after a... Read more →
Night owl
A person who likes to stay up late at night.My friend is a night owl and stays up late every night.
Night on the town
A night of celebration.We went out for a night on the town when we finished the project.
Nickel and dime (someone)
To charge someone many small amounts of money.The small repairs to my car are beginning to nickel and dime me.
Nice and (some quality)
Lots of (some quality).The bed was nice and warm and I fell asleep immediately.
Next to nothing
Hardly anything, almost nothing.I was able to buy a computer for next to nothing.