Good Idioms

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cream of the crop

Meaning: Denotes the very best individuals or items in a group.

Example: The university's scholarship program attracts the cream of the crop from high schools nationwide. Read more ➺


work wonders

Meaning: Have a very beneficial or transformative effect on someone or something.

Example: A short walk in the fresh air works wonders for clearing the mind. Read more ➺


bee’s knees

Meaning: Refers to something outstandingly good or excellent.​

Example: Emma’s homemade cookies are the bee's knees; I could eat them all day! Read more ➺


hold good

Meaning: To remain valid or true over time.

Example: The contract terms hold good despite the recent policy changes. Read more ➺


out of this world

Meaning: used to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or remarkable.

Example: The food at that restaurant is out of this world. Read more ➺


cat’s pajamas

Meaning: excellent or outstanding.

Example: Wow, your drawing of a dinosaur is the cat's pajamas. Read more ➺


off the chain

Meaning: extremely good and exciting.

Example: I traveled across the American continent, and it was off the chain. Read more ➺


grist to the mill

Meaning: something that gives a useful advantage.

Example: The recent market research data is grist to the mill for our marketing team, helping them tailor their strategies effectively. Read more ➺


good faith

Meaning: acting honestly, with pure motives, and without deceiving others.

Example: The contract was negotiated and signed in good faith by both parties. Read more ➺


deliver the goods

Meaning: do what is required.

Example: So far, the team's new player has failed to deliver the goods. He failed to open his account in his first three games. Read more ➺


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