Explore popular idioms beginning with the letter 'N' and enhance your language skills while having fun.

American Idioms Starting with N

A very serious matter. ex. "Hey, why are you smiling? This is no laughing matter!"

To be experienced, and knowledgeable. ex. "Of course, I know that trick! I wasn't born yesterday."

Very close (almost even), as in a race. "The two candidates were running neck and neck a month before the election."

Area. Part of a country. ex. "What's happening in your neck of the woods?"

Not relevant. ex. All of a sudden he started talking about his car - a topic which was neither here nor there.

Don't worry about it. ex. "Did you pick up my photos? Never mind, I'll do it myself tomorrow."

Not easy. Very difficult and problematic. ex. "Let me tell you, driving in that snowstorm was no picnic."

It's not surprising. ex. "He only slept for two hours last night? No wonder he's so tired."

Pretty bad. ex. "He's not much of a cook, but at least he tries."