Idioms beginning with G
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Meaning: risk everything and go for an all out effort
Example: Realizing that they would be out of the competition if they lost this match, the players went for broke. Read more ➺
Meaning: be poorly received by an audience
Example: The joke he cracked went down like a lead balloon. Read more ➺
Meaning: to get away
Example: The police were on the criminal's trail but in the end he managed to give them the slip. Read more ➺
Meaning: accept something and move on
Example: I know you are bitter about losing that job, but try to get over it and find another one. Read more ➺
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 ➺
