Against Idioms
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a house divided against itself cannot stand
Meaning: things will work out when there is unity amongst those people that are involved in the task
Example: The workers will need to form a union because a house divided against itself cannot stand. Read more ➺
Meaning: in a great hurry to finish something before a particular time
Example: The team was working against the clock to finish the project on time. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who argues against something just to test it.
Example: I'll play devil's advocate and point out the flaws in your plan. Read more ➺
