More timely idioms
on November 25, 2006
in weird words
A bad apple spoils the barrel
People talk about a bad apple spoiling the barrel or a rotten apple spoiling the barrel when they are talking particularly about the bad influence which the person has. It’s an opportunity for them to make clear that they are not going to tolerate a bad apple spoiling the barrel in the US Senate.
The big time
The big time means fame and success. When someone becomes famous and successful, you can say they hit the big time. Sinclair now looks ready for a crack at the big time.
