Experience Idioms
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Meaning: Different people are suited to different tasks.
Example: The manager said horses for courses when assigning tasks to team members based on their strengths. Read more ➺
Meaning: A short phase of happiness, harmony, and excitement at the start of a relationship, job, or new experience.
Example: The new teacher enjoyed a honeymoon period where students were on their best behavior. Read more ➺
Meaning: An experienced person at a particular task or job.
Example: The chef is an old hand in the kitchen, having worked in top restaurants for over 30 years. Read more ➺
Meaning: (existed) been present and active.
Example: This is not a new viral video; it's been around for a couple of years. Read more ➺
Meaning: high-quality performance or display; additionally, the performer
Example: LeBron James has truly been a class act in basketball long before he entered the NBA. Read more ➺
Meaning: be the undisputed champion
Example: He made £3 million before he was 30, so he is the king of the hill in this industry. Read more ➺
Meaning: immature or poor skill
Example: From the way the soldier handled the gun, everyone could tell that he was wet behind the ears. Read more ➺
Meaning: Firmly fixed in habits or behavior, often unwilling to change.
Example: You'll get set in your ways if you never travel or try new things. Read more ➺
Meaning: naive; inexperienced
Example: Susan might look young, but she was not born yesterday. She is not going to fall for your lies. Read more ➺
