28-letter words containing o, l, d, e, n, g
- the long and the short of it — the essential points or facts
- the world owes them a living — If you say that someone thinks that the world owes them a living, you are criticizing them because they think it is their right to have a comfortable life without having to make any effort at all.
- to handle sb with kid gloves — to treat someone with great tact or caution
- to take something lying down — If someone takes an insult or attack lying down, they accept it without protesting.
- would not say boo to a goose — is extremely timid or diffident
- wouldn't be seen/caught dead — If you say that you wouldn't be seen dead or be caught dead in particular clothes, places, or situations, you are expressing strong dislike or disapproval of them.