Confusion Idioms
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Meaning: A noisy, confused, and busy situation; a state of commotion or bustle.
Example: There was so much hurry-scurry at the railway station that nobody could hear the announcements. Read more ➺
Meaning: In a confused, disorderly, or chaotic way.
Example: The children scattered helter-skelter when the fireworks began. Read more ➺
Meaning: A mixed or uncertain answer — partly agreeing but partly disagreeing.
Example: When asked if the plan was successful, she replied yes and no, since the goal was met but at a higher cost than expected. Read more ➺
Meaning: In a difficult or problematic situation.
Example: I'm in a fix because I forgot my wallet at home. Read more ➺
Meaning: In a confused or disorderly manner; hastily or chaotically, often with urgency.
Example: The crowd rushed pell-mell out of the stadium when the alarm sounded. Read more ➺
Meaning: A messy, confusing, or troublesome situation.
Example: After the team leader quit unexpectedly, it left us with a fine kettle of fish right before the deadline. Read more ➺
Meaning: extremely unclear or confusing.
Example: The instructions for setting up the Wi-Fi were as clear as mud. Read more ➺
Meaning: confused or unsure about what to do.
Example: After starting the new job, she felt completely at sea with all the new procedures. Read more ➺
Meaning: to come between two alternatives, and so fail to fulfill either of them.
Example: This book cannot be an academic one, nor can it be a popular commercial one; it falls between two stools. Read more ➺
Meaning: strange behaviors.
Example: When he made the decision to make his selecting passion a full-time endeavor, everyone said, "James, you've lost your marbles." Read more ➺
