List: idiomatic expression

idiomatic expression  expression  godan verb  godan verb (archaic)  verb (generic) 

• to say in a round-about way (not to upset), to cushion the blow, to sugarcoat, to wrap in wafer paper

idiomatic expression  expression  noun  noun (generic) 

• storm in a teacup, tempest in a teapot

idiomatic expression  expression  godan verb  godan verb (archaic)  verb (generic) 

• to concede defeat, to surrender, to take one's hat off (to someone)

idiomatic expression  expression  Ichidan verb  verb (generic) 

• to fall behind the times, to miss out (on an opportunity), to miss the boat, to miss the bus

idiomatic expression  expression  Ichidan verb  verb (generic) 

• to appear on the stage, to be in the limelight

usually written using kana alone  expression  Ichidan verb  verb (generic)  idiomatic expression 

• to put on the brakes
• to put a stop to

idiomatic expression  sports  expression  Ichidan verb  verb (generic) 

• to warm the bench, to stay on the bench (as a substitute)

idiomatic expression  expression  noun  noun (generic) 

• carrot and stick, candy and whip

idiomatic expression  expression  noun  noun (generic) 

• thorny path

idiomatic expression  expression  godan verb  godan verb (archaic)  verb (generic) 

• to have both the looks and the substance, to be a compassionate and just person, to be interesting and instructive