Idioms beginning with G

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good grief

Meaning: occurrence of something shocking

Example: Good grief, is she going to kick her brother in front of the entire school? This is really shocking for me. Read more ➺


sleep tight

Meaning: an affectionate way of wishing someone a good night's sleep

Example: I am going to bed now. Good night, sleep tight. Read more ➺


go with the flow

Meaning: to do what other people are doing in any particular situation

Example: Kevin didn't want to be part of the protest, but all his friends wanted to stand for something, so he chose to go with the flow. Read more ➺


get your goat

Meaning: irritate somebody

Example: She got my goat the moment she said my mother was no good at parenting. Read more ➺


get off

Meaning: to leave a place in order to start a journey

Example: If we get off before five o'clock the traffic will not be as bad. Read more ➺


give a shot

Meaning: to have a try at something

Example: I have never eaten sushi, but I will give it a shot. Read more ➺


give up

Meaning: to stop trying to figure something out

Example: John was so tired of trying to fix the stove that he decided to give up and phone an electrician. Read more ➺


go after

Meaning: to catch up to someone after they have gone

Example: Leo has decided to go after his dreams with all that he has. Read more ➺


grass is always greener on the other side

Meaning: to think that other's part is better than mine

Example: The lawyer always thought that the grass is greener on the other side and left his profession to become an MBA graduate. Guess what? He is still struggling to find a job. Read more ➺


God helps those who help themselves

Meaning: Success is more likely when a person takes initiative instead of waiting for help.

Example: He stopped making excuses and started working harder, believing that God helps those who help themselves. Read more ➺


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