Idioms beginning with G
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Meaning: receiving the information
Example: It took me a while to get to know my in-laws and understanding their lifestyle. Read more ➺
Meaning: extremely jealous of another person.
Example: Sally was green with envy when he saw my brand new car. Read more ➺
get the wrong end of the stick
Meaning: to understand something in the wrong way
Example: When Jack and Taylor arrived at the award function together, everyone got the wrong end of the stick. Read more ➺
Meaning: tick someone off
Example: Put your mobile phone in a silent mode - its loud ringtone is getting on my nerves. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: irritate somebody
Example: She got my goat the moment she said my mother was no good at parenting. Read more ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: to have a try at something
Example: I have never eaten sushi, but I will give it a shot. Read more ➺
