| nine-day wonder | An event which is a nine-day wonder causes interest, surprise or excitement for a short time, but it doesn't last. His sudden departure was a nine-day wonder but he was soon forgotten. |
| nine times out of ten | When something happens nine times out of ten, it is what usually happens. The public transport system is very bad. Trains arrive late nine times out of ten. |
| on cloud nine | A person who is on cloud nine is very happy because something wonderful has happened. When the boss announced my promotion, I was on cloud nine! |
| dressed up to nines | To describe someone as dressed up to the nines means that they are wearing very smart or glamorous clothes. Caroline must be going to a party - she's dressed up to the nines. |
| talk nineteen to the dozen | Someone who talks nineteen to the dozen speaks very quickly. He was talking nineteen to the dozen so I didn't catch the whole story. |
| nitty-gritty | When people get down to the nitty-gritty, they begin to discuss the most important points or the practical details. I was interested in the project, but we didn't get down to the nitty-gritty until his partner arrived. |
| no accounting for taste | This expression is used to indicate surprise at another person's likes or dislikes. She fell in love with a guy who's short, fat, bald and poor ... there's no accounting for taste! |
| no-brainer | A decision or choice that requires little or no thought, because the best option is so obvious, is called a no-brainer. The choice was between a cash refund or having the amount credited to my account - it was a no-brainer! I took the cash! |
| no dice | If someone asks you for something and you reply 'no dice!', you mean that it is impossible or it can't be done. "Can you lend me your car?" "Sorry, no dice!" |
| no end | This expression is another way of saying 'very much'. Aunt Bessie was pleased no end to be invited to your wedding. |
| no fixed abode | A person of no fixed abode has nowhere permanent to live. A 30-year-old man of no fixed abode was charged with the burglary. |
| no-go area | A no-go area is an area, particularly in a city, where it is dangerous to go. Tourists have been advised to avoid parts of the city which have become no-go areas. |
| no great shakes | To say that someone or something is no great shakes means that they are useless, ineffective or not very good. He's a good actor but his last film was no great shakes. |
| no hard feelings | If you have no hard feelings, you feel no resentment or bitterness about something. When Alan was promoted instead of Steve, he said to Steve : 'No hard feelings I hope.' |
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