Fruits Idioms
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Meaning: having a fair comparison between the two things
Example: To find out who is stronger is the apples to apples measure their capability to win the first prize in the field of Olympics. Read more ➺
Meaning: a goal that can be easily reached
Example: There are a lot of things that need to be completed for our project. I would suggest that we start with the low hanging fruit. Read more ➺
Meaning: a flatterer; toady
Example: Even with her boss looking very untidy, Mel still complimented her and this showed her to be an apple polisher. Read more ➺
forbidden fruit is always the sweetest
Meaning: to desire something that is not within a feasible reach
Example: The guy thinks that the forbidden fruit is always the sweetest and keeps asking her out even though she has refused him several times. I seem to think that this is becoming unhealthy and obsessive. Read more ➺
Meaning: to hear rumours about something
Example: I heard on the grapevine that he was being promoted, but I don't know anything further. Read more ➺
Meaning: A country with a weak government and an economy dependent on a single export or foreign interests.
Example: The nation's dependence on one cash crop caused some observers to describe it as a banana republic. Read more ➺
Meaning: To disturb a stable situation or create problems.
Example: The manager's sudden decision upset the applecart and forced the team to restart the project. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who is loved more than anyone else.
Example: My old golden retriever has always been the apple of my eye. Read more ➺
Meaning: A cause of argument or disagreement between people.
Example: The family inheritance became the apple of discord between the two brothers. Read more ➺
