Behavior Idioms
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Meaning: Reckless or irresponsible manner: Engaging in actions without regard for consequences or the welfare of others.
Example: The CEO was criticized for playing fast and loose with company funds, leading to financial instability. Read more ➺
Meaning: Describes someone who behaves as if they are superior to others and chooses not to engage with them.
Example: Despite his achievements, he never walks around with his nose in the air. Read more ➺
Meaning: to intimidate or bully someone with stern or overbearing looks or speech.
Example: The manager would often browbeat his employees into working overtime without extra pay. Read more ➺
Meaning: addressing someone's behavior or performance to correct it.
Example: The coach pulled the player up for missing practice and emphasized the importance of commitment. Read more ➺
Meaning: paying for something with one's own personal money rather than being reimbursed by someone else.
Example: She had to cover the medical bills out of pocket because her insurance didn't cover them. (Personal expense) Read more ➺
Meaning: completely different and opposite.
Example: In personality and culture, the couple are poles apart. Read more ➺
the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
Meaning: refers to children resembling or behaving like their parents.
Example: John is very aggressive and outspoken, just like his father. The apple doesn't fall far from the treein John's case. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to express when you punish someone in return for something bad done to you.
Example: They had engaged in a tit for tat exchange of petty insults all night. Read more ➺
Meaning: to repeatedly change.
Example: You wouldn't chop and change your mind; either stay or go. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be excessive
Example: The concept and story was a bit much for me to understand everything clearly. That is why I did not invest with this company. Read more ➺
