Idioms beginning with G
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Meaning: To begin discussing the most important facts of a matter.
Example: After the introductions, the team get down to brass tacks and discussed the project budget in detail. Read more ➺
Meaning: to experience a lot of problems in a period of life
Example: They have usually been very supportive of each other, but right now, their marriage is going through a bit of a rough patch. Read more ➺
Meaning: to get married
Example: Have you heard? Marge and Sam are getting hitched this weekend. Read more ➺
Meaning: have a romantic relationship with someone
Example: Kate and Jack have been going steady with each other for the past few years now. Read more ➺
Meaning: Leave one's home or place for social or recreational activity.
Example: After a long day at work, we decided to go out for dinner and catch a late-night movie with friends. Read more ➺
Meaning: to cheer up a group or any activity
Example: As soon as they heard about the picnic - the children in the class gingered up. Read more ➺
Meaning: to make an extra effort
Example: When it comes to weaker students, the teacher goes the extra mile to help them understand. Read more ➺
Meaning: give additional freedom to someone
Example: I know he is not up to the mark right now but let's cut him some slack. He's new to this environment and needs time to adjust. Read more ➺
Meaning: something is getting worse than usual.
Example: Have you recently seen their car? It has truly gone to the dogs. Read more ➺
Meaning: give credit to an opponent's merits, grudgingly or not.
Example: I don't like what the new management has done, but give the devil his due, sales have improved. Read more ➺
