angel

angel dust

slang The drug PCP (phencyclidine), as it can be taken in a powder form. People high on angel dust are known to exhibit unusual amounts of strength.

angel hair

1. A type of pasta that is in very thin, long strands. I'm making some angel hair with meatballs for dinner tonight.

2. slang The drug PCP (phencyclidine). Were you guys able to score any angel hair before the concert?

angel in the house

A housewife who is pure, subservient, and devoted to her husband and family. A reference to a narrative poem called The Angel in the House by Coventry Patmore. The phrase is now typically used to question or decry this concept as a model of femininity. Though we've made great strides in the past half-decade toward full equality for women, there is still this lingering notion that a married woman, especially a mother, should be the angel in the house.

angel's advocate

One who looks for and argues in support of the positive aspects and benefits of a certain argument, whether or not they believe them to be true. it is the opposite of a "devil's advocate," who argues against something for the sake of argument, not due to a personal opinion. I know a lot of people oppose the building of a new railway, but let me play angel's advocate for a second and tell you about all the ways it will improve our city!

be on the side of the angels

To behave in a kind or charitable way, or to support such actions. With war tearing apart the country, being on the side of the angels can cost you your life.

See also: angel, of, on, side

destroying angel

Any of the extremely poisonous mushrooms of the genus Amanita. Don't pick that mushroom—it's a destroying angel!

dust of angels

slang A nickname for the drug PCP (phencyclidine) in its powder form. An uncommon variant of "angel dust." Were you guys able to score any dust of angels before the concert? The guy had probably been taking the dust of angels, judging by the way he was acting.

enough to make the angels weep

So terrible, distressing, or grievous as to shake the foundations of one's faith or hope. The tragedy of those two young boys' deaths is enough to make the angels weep.

fallen angel

1. An angel who has rebelled against God and has been subsequently cast out of heaven. The Bible describes Lucifer as having become a fallen angel after he desired to become God rather than be a servant of God.

2. In finance, a stock or bond that has drastically declined in value. Try to avoid investing in fallen angels—they may have been highly priced once, but they will never return to their original value.

3. A company or organization that was previously successful but is currently failing. The high school's debate team was this year's fallen angel, losing all of their competitions after being dominant last year.

guardian angel

1. An angel or other supernatural being who is appointed to protect, guide, or otherwise watch over a particular individual. You're lucky to be alive after that accident! You must have a guardian angel!

2. A person who protects, guides, or otherwise looks after the welfare of someone. Uncle John became my guardian angel after my parents died, always making sure I had everything I needed.

how many angels can dance on the head of a pin

A question once used to challenge medieval theologians. Today, it is used as a metaphor for unimportant intellectual debate. None of that matters now—we've got bigger problems to attend to. Who cares how many angels can dance on the head of a pin? I hate when my grad classes devolve into conversations about how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. Like, who cares?

See also: angel, can, dance, head, how, many, of, on, pin

oil of angels

Money, particularly when used as a bribe. "Angel" was formerly a term for a type of coin. I think we'll be seated soon—I gave the hostess some oil of angels. Oil of angels is the only thing that's going to save you from some goons breaking your kneecaps.

on the side of the angels

Behaving in a kind or charitable way, or supporting such actions. With war tearing the country apart, being on the side of the angels can cost you your life.

See also: angel, of, on, side

the voice of an angel

An especially beautiful singing voice. Everyone thinks that their kid has the voice of an angel, but as a music teacher, I can confidently say that that is not the case. Carly has the voice of an angel, and I wouldn't be surprised if she grows up to be an opera singer.

you're an angel

You are sweet and or/perfect. You can do no wrong. You brought me coffee? Ah, you're an angel. Right, like you stole the mascot. You're an angel, and you were at the library when it happened!

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

Prov. Foolish people usually do not understand when a situation is dangerous, so they are not afraid to do things that would frighten more sensible people. Alan: Bob is too scared to go in and confront the boss, so I'm going to. Jane: Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

See also: angel, fear, Fool, rush, tread

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

fools rush in where angels fear to tread

Ignorant or inexperienced individuals get involved in situations that wiser persons would avoid, as in I've never heard this symphony and here I am conducting it-oh well, fools rush in where angels fear to tread , or He tried to mediate their unending argument-fools rush in. This expression, so well known it is sometimes shortened as in the second example, is a quotation from Alexander Pope's Essay on Criticism (1709): "No place so sacred from such fops is barr'd ... Nay, fly to altars; there they'll talk you dead; For fools rush in where angels fear to tread."

See also: angel, fear, fool, rush, tread

on the side of the angels

Supporting the good side, as in Whatever you may think of him, on important issues he's usually on the side of the angels . This expression was coined by Benjamin Disraeli in 1864 in a speech about Darwin's theory that man is descended from apes: "The question is this: Is man an ape or an angel? Now I am on the side of the angels." Before long it was extended to broader use, specifically to the moral view.

See also: angel, of, on, side

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a fallen angel

1. If someone is a fallen angel, they were once well-behaved, but are now badly-behaved. She went from shy posh girl to fallen angel, before going all the way to tragic heroine.

2. If a company or a sports team is a fallen angel, they were once successful, but are now unsuccessful. The firm was a fallen angel that halved in value but has since recovered.

on the side of the angels

If someone is on the side of the angels, they are doing or supporting what is morally right. The President's on the side of the angels when it comes to racial tolerance and the environment.

See also: angel, of, on, side

fools rush in where angels fear to tread

fools rush in

People say fools rush in where angels fear to tread or fools rush in to mean that stupid people often do or say things without thinking enough about them first. `Sometimes I stop and think, Good God, how did I get into this,' she says with a laugh. `Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.' That was something none of the three of us would have dared to say. Fools rush in... Note: This expression is often varied, especially by using other words instead of fools and angels. Amateurs rush in where professionals fear to tread. Note: This proverb comes from Alexander Pope's `An Essay on Criticism' (1711).

See also: angel, fear, fool, rush, tread

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

the angel in the house

a woman who is completely devoted to her husband and family.

This was the title of a collection of poems on married love by Coventry Patmore ( 1823–96 ), and it is now mainly used ironically.

on the side of the angels

on the side of what is right.

In a speech in Oxford in November 1864 the British statesman Benjamin Disraeli alluded to the controversy over the origins of humankind then raging in the wake of the publication of Charles Darwin 's On the Origin of Species ( 1859 ): ‘Is man an ape or an angel? Now I am on the side of the angels’ (The Times 26 Nov. 1864 ).

See also: angel, of, on, side

fools rush in where angels fear to tread

people without good sense or judgement will have no hesitation in tackling a situation that even the wisest would avoid. proverb

See also: angel, fear, fool, rush, tread

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

be on the side of the ˈangels

having correct moral principles and behaving correctly: The policemen in Scobie’s crime novels are not always on the side of the angels.

See also: angel, of, on, side

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

angel

1. n. a secret financier. I was hoping for an angel to see this project through, but all the fat-cats seem to have disappeared.

2. n. a sweetheart. (Also a term of address.) Okay, angel, let’s get in the car.

3. n. a sniper hiding in a high place, such as on the roof of a building. The guards looked upward, watching for angels.

4. n. 1,000 feet of altitude, in flight. At about eighteen angels, we began to level out.

angel dust

and angel hair and dust of angels

n. the common name for phencyclidine (PCP). (Originally drugs.) I thought that angel hair and stuff like that was a problem of the sixties. He had a bit of a problem with some “dust of angels.” It almost killed him.

angel hair

verb

See angel dust

dust of angels

verb

See angel dust

on the side of the angels, to be

Supporting the good side. This expression comes from a speech by Benjamin Disraeli (1864) concerning the problems raised by Darwin’s theory that mankind is descended from apes: “The question is this: Is man an ape or an angel? Now I am on the side of the angels.” The phrase was later extended to mean siding with goodness and upholding the moral or spiritual view.

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释义	angel angel dust slang The drug PCP (phencyclidine), as it can be taken in a powder form. People high on angel dust are known to exhibit unusual amounts of strength. See also: angel, dust angel hair 1. A type of pasta that is in very thin, long strands. I'm making some angel hair with meatballs for dinner tonight. 2. slang The drug PCP (phencyclidine). Were you guys able to score any angel hair before the concert? See also: angel, hair angel in the house A housewife who is pure, subservient, and devoted to her husband and family. A reference to a narrative poem called The Angel in the House by Coventry Patmore. The phrase is now typically used to question or decry this concept as a model of femininity. Though we've made great strides in the past half-decade toward full equality for women, there is still this lingering notion that a married woman, especially a mother, should be the angel in the house. See also: angel, house angel's advocate One who looks for and argues in support of the positive aspects and benefits of a certain argument, whether or not they believe them to be true. it is the opposite of a "devil's advocate," who argues against something for the sake of argument, not due to a personal opinion. I know a lot of people oppose the building of a new railway, but let me play angel's advocate for a second and tell you about all the ways it will improve our city! See also: advocate be on the side of the angels To behave in a kind or charitable way, or to support such actions. With war tearing apart the country, being on the side of the angels can cost you your life. See also: angel, of, on, side destroying angel Any of the extremely poisonous mushrooms of the genus Amanita. Don't pick that mushroom—it's a destroying angel! See also: angel, destroy dust of angels slang A nickname for the drug PCP (phencyclidine) in its powder form. An uncommon variant of "angel dust." Were you guys able to score any dust of angels before the concert? The guy had probably been taking the dust of angels, judging by the way he was acting. See also: angel, dust, of enough to make the angels weep So terrible, distressing, or grievous as to shake the foundations of one's faith or hope. The tragedy of those two young boys' deaths is enough to make the angels weep. See also: angel, enough, make, weep fallen angel 1. An angel who has rebelled against God and has been subsequently cast out of heaven. The Bible describes Lucifer as having become a fallen angel after he desired to become God rather than be a servant of God. 2. In finance, a stock or bond that has drastically declined in value. Try to avoid investing in fallen angels—they may have been highly priced once, but they will never return to their original value. 3. A company or organization that was previously successful but is currently failing. The high school's debate team was this year's fallen angel, losing all of their competitions after being dominant last year. See also: angel, fallen guardian angel 1. An angel or other supernatural being who is appointed to protect, guide, or otherwise watch over a particular individual. You're lucky to be alive after that accident! You must have a guardian angel! 2. A person who protects, guides, or otherwise looks after the welfare of someone. Uncle John became my guardian angel after my parents died, always making sure I had everything I needed. See also: angel how many angels can dance on the head of a pin A question once used to challenge medieval theologians. Today, it is used as a metaphor for unimportant intellectual debate. None of that matters now—we've got bigger problems to attend to. Who cares how many angels can dance on the head of a pin? I hate when my grad classes devolve into conversations about how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. Like, who cares? See also: angel, can, dance, head, how, many, of, on, pin oil of angels Money, particularly when used as a bribe. "Angel" was formerly a term for a type of coin. I think we'll be seated soon—I gave the hostess some oil of angels. Oil of angels is the only thing that's going to save you from some goons breaking your kneecaps. See also: angel, of, oil on the side of the angels Behaving in a kind or charitable way, or supporting such actions. With war tearing the country apart, being on the side of the angels can cost you your life. See also: angel, of, on, side the voice of an angel An especially beautiful singing voice. Everyone thinks that their kid has the voice of an angel, but as a music teacher, I can confidently say that that is not the case. Carly has the voice of an angel, and I wouldn't be surprised if she grows up to be an opera singer. See also: angel, of, voice you're an angel You are sweet and or/perfect. You can do no wrong. You brought me coffee? Ah, you're an angel. Right, like you stole the mascot. You're an angel, and you were at the library when it happened! See also: angel Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. Prov. Foolish people usually do not understand when a situation is dangerous, so they are not afraid to do things that would frighten more sensible people. Alan: Bob is too scared to go in and confront the boss, so I'm going to. Jane: Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. See also: angel, fear, Fool, rush, tread McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. fools rush in where angels fear to tread Ignorant or inexperienced individuals get involved in situations that wiser persons would avoid, as in I've never heard this symphony and here I am conducting it-oh well, fools rush in where angels fear to tread , or He tried to mediate their unending argument-fools rush in. This expression, so well known it is sometimes shortened as in the second example, is a quotation from Alexander Pope's Essay on Criticism (1709): "No place so sacred from such fops is barr'd ... Nay, fly to altars; there they'll talk you dead; For fools rush in where angels fear to tread." See also: angel, fear, fool, rush, tread on the side of the angels Supporting the good side, as in Whatever you may think of him, on important issues he's usually on the side of the angels . This expression was coined by Benjamin Disraeli in 1864 in a speech about Darwin's theory that man is descended from apes: "The question is this: Is man an ape or an angel? Now I am on the side of the angels." Before long it was extended to broader use, specifically to the moral view. See also: angel, of, on, side The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a fallen angel 1. If someone is a fallen angel, they were once well-behaved, but are now badly-behaved. She went from shy posh girl to fallen angel, before going all the way to tragic heroine. 2. If a company or a sports team is a fallen angel, they were once successful, but are now unsuccessful. The firm was a fallen angel that halved in value but has since recovered. See also: angel, fallen on the side of the angels If someone is on the side of the angels, they are doing or supporting what is morally right. The President's on the side of the angels when it comes to racial tolerance and the environment. See also: angel, of, on, side fools rush in where angels fear to tread or fools rush in People say fools rush in where angels fear to tread or fools rush in to mean that stupid people often do or say things without thinking enough about them first. `Sometimes I stop and think, Good God, how did I get into this,' she says with a laugh. `Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.' That was something none of the three of us would have dared to say. Fools rush in... Note: This expression is often varied, especially by using other words instead of fools and angels. Amateurs rush in where professionals fear to tread. Note: This proverb comes from Alexander Pope's `An Essay on Criticism' (1711). See also: angel, fear, fool, rush, tread Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. the angel in the house a woman who is completely devoted to her husband and family. This was the title of a collection of poems on married love by Coventry Patmore ( 1823–96 ), and it is now mainly used ironically. See also: angel, house on the side of the angels on the side of what is right. In a speech in Oxford in November 1864 the British statesman Benjamin Disraeli alluded to the controversy over the origins of humankind then raging in the wake of the publication of Charles Darwin 's On the Origin of Species ( 1859 ): ‘Is man an ape or an angel? Now I am on the side of the angels’ (The Times 26 Nov. 1864 ). See also: angel, of, on, side fools rush in where angels fear to tread people without good sense or judgement will have no hesitation in tackling a situation that even the wisest would avoid. proverb See also: angel, fear, fool, rush, tread Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary be on the side of the ˈangels having correct moral principles and behaving correctly: The policemen in Scobie’s crime novels are not always on the side of the angels. See also: angel, of, on, side Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary angel 1. n. a secret financier. I was hoping for an angel to see this project through, but all the fat-cats seem to have disappeared. 2. n. a sweetheart. (Also a term of address.) Okay, angel, let’s get in the car. 3. n. a sniper hiding in a high place, such as on the roof of a building. The guards looked upward, watching for angels. 4. n. 1,000 feet of altitude, in flight. At about eighteen angels, we began to level out. angel dust and angel hair and dust of angels n. the common name for phencyclidine (PCP). (Originally drugs.) I thought that angel hair and stuff like that was a problem of the sixties. He had a bit of a problem with some “dust of angels.” It almost killed him. See also: angel, dust angel hair verb See angel dust See also: angel, hair dust of angels verb See angel dust See also: angel, dust, of McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions on the side of the angels, to be Supporting the good side. This expression comes from a speech by Benjamin Disraeli (1864) concerning the problems raised by Darwin’s theory that mankind is descended from apes: “The question is this: Is man an ape or an angel? Now I am on the side of the angels.” The phrase was later extended to mean siding with goodness and upholding the moral or spiritual view. See also: of, on, side The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: angel dust dust of angels after/when the dust settles when the dust settles dust out dust mouse a fallen angel fallen angel make the dust fly dust off References in periodicals archive Another fan of Julia claimed that Angel was just insecure. Angel Locsin speaks up on meddling allegations amid Bea Alonzo-Gerald Anderson fiasco the angels) are not too proud to worship Him nor are they weary (of His worship) They (i.e. Creation of Angels According to a study conducted in Canada (Haines Jr, Madill, and Riding, 2003), angel investors reject investment opportunities one out of forty of deals presented, 73% deal are rejected on the bases of first impression of ventures, 16% at the screening stage, and 6% at the stage of due diligence, subsequently only 3% deals are accepted. BUSINESS ANGELS AND INVESTMENT REJECTION REASONS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY BY USING EXPLORATORY SEQUENTIAL MIXED METHOD The subject of angels continues to fascinate many - even in this modern age. Interesting trivia about good angels A full-service mortgage lender, Angel Oak Home Loans additionally offers traditional mortgage products. Angel Oak Home Loans opens new Georgia branch A clause was added to the original agreement at its creator Antony Gormley's insistence when work on the Angel began in 1994, refusing permission to light the Angel. The Vaper of the North; huge vape beamed on wings of region's iconic art They can even 'masquerade as an angel of light' (2 Corinthian 11:14). Guardian angels Angel Locsin sa pagbisita sa mga kababayan naming nasalanta ng baha.Maraming salamat din kay kapt.... LOOK: Angel Locsin becomes real-life Darna to flood victims in Rizal, Marikina We also need to encourage more women to invest; it's a massive untapped pool so I am keen to ensure a female-friendly culture in angel groups across the country. 'Building the angel ecosystem is a priority in Wales' - Tooth; Chief executive of the UK Business Angels Association, Jenny Tooth, on how Wales can increase investment levels from angel investors And it comes as a new network for angel investors has also been established. New multi-million pound fund to boost angel investor activity in Wales; The fund and new support network also want to attract angel investors outside of Wales This will result in overall industry growth, with the sustainable and effective integration of the Angel investment community with the PE VC Ecosystem. IVCA adds Angel Networks to become one-stop shop for alternative investments in India After the argument between Angel Love, Malaysia and Brandi, Angel Love confronts Angel Brinks to tell her how she feels about her not having her back. 'Basketball Wives: LA' Season 5, Episode 6 Recap Angel investors, like venture capitalists, fund early-stage entrepreneurs and serve as mentors or outside directors of startups. How angel investors help startup firms As a result, these groups have been responsible in ensuring that Scotland possesses a highly developed and active business angel environment that is now embedded into the Scottish entrepreneurial ecosystem and making a real difference to the economy. How can our business angels match success north of the border? 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