Idioms beginning with G
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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 ➺
Meaning: To bribe someone secretly to influence their decision.
Example: To expedite the approval process, he decided to grease the official's palm. Read more ➺
Meaning: To do something completely without holding back.
Example: She decided to go the whole hog and renovated the entire house instead of just the kitchen. Read more ➺
Meaning: The difference in opinions, values, or behavior between younger and older people.
Example: Many family arguments happen because of the generation gap, where parents don't understand the modern views of their children. Read more ➺
Meaning: A term for struggling writers or low-quality journalists producing cheap, commercial work.
Example: Many aspiring authors in the 18th century lived on Grub Street, churning out pamphlets for a few pennies. Read more ➺
Meaning: Approximately; an estimate that allows for slight variation.
Example: The trip will take five hours, give or take. Read more ➺
Meaning: A positive personal transformation that includes improved style, confidence, or maturity.
Example: She experienced a glow up over the summer and now radiates confidence. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something extremely bitter, hateful, or offensive.
Example: Losing the championship was gall and wormwood to the proud team. Read more ➺
