Idioms beginning with G
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Meaning: The expression is used to describe a generous severance package.
Example: After decades of service, the CEO received a golden handshake upon retirement. Read more ➺
Meaning: Attend an event without invitation.
Example: They decided to gatecrash the exclusive gala, hoping to meet some celebrities. Read more ➺
Meaning: Golden Fleece signifies a highly coveted or valuable object, often perceived as difficult or impossible to attain.
Example: Winning the Nobel Prize became the scientist's Golden Fleece, driving years of relentless research. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to express a strong wish that something undesirable or bad does not happen.
Example: God forbid that we lose the match after working so hard all season. Read more ➺
Meaning: make progress or advance in a particular area or situation.
Example: The new policy is gaining ground among community leaders. Read more ➺
Meaning: to go wrong or fail, especially suddenly and unexpectedly.
Example: The business plan looked promising, but it all went pear-shaped when the funding fell through. Read more ➺
Meaning: describes an investment or asset that is considered to be of the highest quality and very secure, often used in the context of government bonds.
Example: The company's gilt-edged bonds are highly sought after by conservative investors. Read more ➺
Meaning: referring to the feeling of jealousy or envy.
Example: After seeing her friend's new car, Maria felt the green-eyed monster creeping up inside her. Read more ➺
Meaning: An informal phrase used to describe a person's intelligence or ability to think and reason.
Example: It doesn't take a lot of gray matter to solve this simple puzzle. Read more ➺
Meaning: splitting the bill evenly among participants, each covering their own expenses.
Example: We decided to go Dutch at the restaurant last night, so everyone paid for their own meal. Read more ➺
