Idioms beginning with G
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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 ➺
Meaning: to follow the correct steps in order to get something done
Example: If you want to get a new licence you will have to go through the proper channels. Otherwise it will not be legal. Read more ➺
Meaning: to hurry something up
Example: The laundry man better get cracking with our clothes else we will miss the event. Read more ➺
Meaning: Follow rules, procedures, or laws exactly without deviation.
Example: The officer goes by the book, even in emergencies. Read more ➺
Meaning: decisively deal with a difficult or dangerous situation
Example: Jone decided to take the bull by the horns and organise things for himself. Read more ➺
Meaning: To discover the real cause or truth of something.
Example: The investigators worked for months to get to the bottom of the financial irregularities affecting the company. Read more ➺
Meaning: To criticize or scold someone very harshly.
Example: The manager gave him hell after he ignored repeated safety warnings at work. Read more ➺
