Idioms beginning with G
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Meaning: Annoy or irritate someone persistently.
Example: Her constant criticism really gets under my skin. Read more ➺
Meaning: an unseen (glass) barrier for women and people who belong to minority groups in climbing up the corporate, political, or social ladder of success, regardless of whether they are qualified for the job.
Example: The woman made every attempt but could not break the highest and toughest glass ceiling. Read more ➺
Meaning: in extremely bad state and becoming worse
Example: With corruption and malpractices everywhere, the political leadership seem to be going to hell in a handbasket. Read more ➺
Meaning: A strong inner sense or instinct about something, without logical proof.
Example: Her gut feeling told her not to sign the contract, even though it seemed profitable. Read more ➺
Meaning: thoughts of very intelligent people are similar to each other
Example: The two of us had the same idea at the same time. Well, great minds think alike! Read more ➺
Meaning: someone who tries to help people in trouble or need
Example: The beggar was lying shivering on the road when a good Samaritan came along and gave him a blanket and some warm clothes. Read more ➺
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 ➺
