Idioms beginning with G
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Meaning: A situation in which the same events or experiences repeat again and again, with little or no progress.
Example: Every week at the office felt like groundhog day, with the same meetings and arguments repeating endlessly. Read more ➺
Meaning: To shake hands and welcome people in a friendly, public, or political manner.
Example: When the senator arrived, he began to glad-hand supporters, hoping to win their votes. Read more ➺
Meaning: To decline, deteriorate, or lose quality over time.
Example: After the store closed, the whole block started to go to seed, with peeling paint and empty windows. Read more ➺
Meaning: The ability to speak easily and confidently so people like and trust what you say.
Example: The candidate's gift of the gab helped her explain a complex plan so everyone felt comfortable voting for it. Read more ➺
Meaning: To progress rapidly and successfully; to do extremely well.
Example: After the new app launched, the developers go great guns, attracting thousands of users in a week. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person whose overly good or polite behavior is annoying or insincere.
Example: The other kids avoided her because she was always correcting everyone and acting like a goody-goody. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used to express pleasure or relief that someone or something unwanted has gone or ended.
Example: When the rude customer stormed out of the shop, the cashier muttered good riddance and smiled in relief. Read more ➺
Meaning: A late-night work period, typically covering midnight to early morning.
Example: She took the graveyard shift at the hospital so she could attend classes during the day. Read more ➺
Meaning: To become successful or achieve great things in life or career.
Example: Everyone can see that Sarah is going places—her work always stands out. Read more ➺
Meaning: A very serious or critical point in time.
Example: The grave moment came when the doctors had to decide whether to operate immediately. Read more ➺
