Important Idioms
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Meaning: to waste energy and time engaging in aimless, trivial, or futile activities.
Example: I attempted to draft an outline for my thesis. However, my ideas were so mixed up in a confused way that I kept going around in circles. Read more ➺
Meaning: to help someone, typically in an illegal or mischievous activity.
Example: The police officers arrested Gary for aiding and abetting the car thief. Read more ➺
Meaning: a susceptible or vulnerable area.
Example: Ken is brilliant, but his temper is the chink in his armor. Read more ➺
Meaning: a bet with very low chances of winning.
Example: I don't think I would be considered a pessimist, not by a long shot. Read more ➺
Meaning: not similar at all.
Example: She's nowhere near recovered from her experiences. Read more ➺
Meaning: getting a preview of something that is yet to be publicized.
Example: The cinema had a sneak peek of the film to be released next week. Read more ➺
Meaning: in every way possible.
Example: "Do you mind if I go to the party?" "By all means." Read more ➺
Meaning: make someone act or think in a wrong or foolish manner.
Example: The interrogators in the case were led astray by false information from one of the witnesses. Read more ➺
Meaning: to order someone to do something in a specific way without providing an alternative.
Example: In my house, it is my way or the highway. He was told by his father after coming back home drunk. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that happens when the people involved do not want it to occur.
Example: Each side was drawn willy-nilly into the battle. Read more ➺
