Whole new ball game
A new set of circumstances.The situation became a whole new ball game when the owners decided to sell the team.
Whole ball of wax
The whole thing or the whole matter.I want to finish our redecorating project and be finished with the whole ball of wax.
White sale
Selling towels or linens etc. at reduced prices.We went to the white sale at the department store last week.
White lie
A harmless lie often told to be polite.I told the woman a white lie when I said that I would be too busy to meet her.
White elephant
A waste of money.The new airport was a white elephant which nobody wanted to use.
White elephant
A useless possession that is a nuisance and often very expensive to keep.They are having a white elephant sale at the school next week.
Whistle in the dark
To try to stay brave and forget one`s fear.The man felt very frightened and began to whistle in the dark. This helped to calm him down.
Wink at
To allow and pretend not to know about something (e.g. a law or rule being broken).The school librarian sometimes winks at the rule about... Read more →
Wing it
To act without preparation.My friend was not prepared for the examination so he had to wing it.
Window of opportunity
A brief time period in which an opportunity exists.I have a window of opportunity in which to visit my friend so I will do it today.