The usual expression is "a poor excuse." An online dictionary defines the expression as "an inferior example." http://www.yourdictionary.com/excuse

Hi, What do you want to express? Clive

Hi, In the context of an election, a 'sweep' means winning all or almost all of the seats. 'Keep up a sweep' means continue winning in this way. 'A wave' refers, generally speaking, to a widespread and

Too busy with pleasures of life? Possibly. I find it hard to decipher this one. It's a combination of two different expressions, both involving the word spoon . Gag me with a spoon! = What I see disgusts me. born with a silver spoon in his

Hi! I have to write a letter of expression to an American college? It's my exam and I have no idea about that. Please HELP ME!!!

The expression you are thinking of is to be "at a loss for words", but I've never heard it in conjunction with someone being drunk. Perhaps I'm so drunk I can't think straight .

Sky is a big place - "flying solo" in such a big sky is difficult, don't feel ashamed to have failed.She's continuing his metaphor. One too many names - no, this sounds like he's added another name as author and she thinks

I think I might use this expression to mean that somebody doesn't focus on details. Whether that would be a compliment or not depends on the issue at hand. You know how Michael is. He likes to do everything in broad strokes. It's up to

Hi, Avangi Thanks for taking pains to explain the phrase, I appreciate your efforts. Have you checked out any of the collected examples of great writing? (I'm afraid I haven't yet honed my skills at using them, in spite of

I usually hear the expression in the context of complimenting someone's style, not as a criticism about lack of detail. You mean when I compliment someone on how spiffy/perky they dress/look, I can use "in broad strokes"?