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wheelhouse
the area where a ship's steering is controlled
wheelie
A stunt where a bike rides on one wheel.
wheels are turning
Someone is thinking or planning.
wheeze
To breathe with a whistling sound.
whelan
A surname of Irish origin.
when adam was an oakum boy
A phrase referencing a long time ago.
when adam was an oakum boy in chatham dockyard
Referring to a very distant past at a specific place.
when all is said
after everything is concluded or discussed.
when all is said and done
after everything is finished
when hell freezes over
Something that will never happen.
when in rome
adapt to local customs when visiting
when is closing time
a question about the end of business hours.
when it comes to
regarding a specific topic or situation
when it's at home
when referring to something familiar.
when opportunity knocks
Take action when chances appear.
when pigs fly
Something that will never happen.
when push comes to shove
in a critical situation requiring action
when the balloon goes up
When a situation becomes serious or dangerous.
when the chips are down
in difficult circumstances, true character shows
when two sundays come together
A rare event or coincidence occurs.
when two sundays meet
a phrase meaning never or unlikely to happen
whenever one turns around
Anytime something occurs unexpectedly.
where are the snows of yesteryear
where are the memories of past times?
where are the toilets
asking for the location of restrooms