Important Idioms
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Meaning: Very much the same; showing little or no difference.
Example: The two restaurants are much of a muchness — both serve average food at the same price. Read more ➺
Meaning: An outcome that is certain to happen; inevitable result.
Example: Because the team had won every match, the championship was a foregone conclusion before the final game began. Read more ➺
Meaning: Not caught; free (used for criminals, dangerous animals, or fugitives).
Example: The thief is still at large, and police are searching the city. Read more ➺
Meaning: Very different from each other in character, quality, or opinion.
Example: Though they grew up in the same town, their ideas about success are worlds apart. Read more ➺
Meaning: Methods and resources used to achieve a goal.
Example: She discovered the ways and means to launch her new bakery despite having little capital. Read more ➺
Meaning: By a wide margin; by far; to a great extent.
Example: The new striker is better by a long chalk than anyone else on the field. Read more ➺
Meaning: Everywhere; in all places, without missing any spot.
Example: The police searched high and low for the missing child in every corner of the city. Read more ➺
Meaning: Irregular activity with pauses and interruptions.
Example: The old bus moved in fits and starts, shaking the passengers. Read more ➺
Meaning: Apply strong pressure on someone to act.
Example: The boss put the screws on the team to meet the deadline. Read more ➺
Meaning: A quick or superficial assessment based on first observation.
Example: At first glance, the fabric appeared high-quality, but flaws were revealed later. Read more ➺
