Wax Lyrical About Something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Wax Lyrical About Something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-03-04 07:03

Meaning of Wax Lyrical About Something

Wax Lyrical About Something verb phrase

Used to describe that you talk about something in a highly enthusiastic way.

Mark started waxing lyrical about the supercar he bought yesterday.

As Jane waxed lyrical about her new love, she seemed very happy.

Bernard can't stop waxing lyrical about that new Thai restaurant. She recommended me to try the green papaya salad there. .

Other phrases about:

fast talker

Used to describe someone who is good at persuading people to do or believe something

a plum in (one's) mouth

Primally used in the UK to indicate the typical manner of communication from the high social class

ride (one's) hobby-horse

To frequently or constantly talk or complain about one's favourite topic or issue

talk (one's) pants off

Used to imply that one talks for such a long time that someone becomes tired or bored

get/be given/have the floor

To have the right to speak at a formal event

Grammar and Usage of Wax Lyrical About Something

Verb Forms

  • Wax Lyrical About Something
  • waxing lyrical

The verb "wax" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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