radi Idiom

read me (CB radio)

hear my voice, hear my message """Do you read me?"" she asked. ""Yes. Loud and clear,"" he replied."

ten-four (CB radio)

yes, I hear you, okay """See you in Memphis, big fella."" ""Ten-four, good buddy."""

doradilla

cannabis

fool's paradise

Idiom(s): fool's paradise

Theme: HAPPINESS

a condition of seeming happiness that is based on false assumptions and will not last. (Treated as a place grammatically.)
• They think they can live on love alone, but they are living in a fool's paradise.
• The inhabitants of the island feel politically secure, but they are living in a fool's paradise. They could be invaded at any time.

contradiction in terms

Idiom(s): contradiction in terms

Theme: CONFUSION

a statement containing a seeming contradiction.
• A wealthy pauper is a contradiction in terms.
• A straight-talking politician may seem a contradiction in terms.

Horse trading

Horse trading is an idiom used to describe negotiations, especially where these are difficult and involve a lot of compromise.

live in a fool's paradise|fool|fool's paradise|liv

v. phr. To deceive oneself; tell oneself unreal stories. His information is based on a lot of misunderstanding the poor guy is living in a fool's paradise.

radio ham|ham|radio

n. phr. Someone whose hobby is the operating of shortwave radio. The code letters C.Q. are used by radio hams to invite other radio hams to join in the conversation.

trading stamp|stamp|trading

n. One of the stamps that you get (as from a store or gas station) because you buy something there; a stamp you get with a purchase and save in special books until you have enough to take to a special store and trade for something you want. Mother always buys things in stores where they give trading stamps.

paradise

paradise
see fool's paradise.