Important Idioms
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where the rubber meets the road
Meaning: when you have to face your challenges
Example: John had an excellent idea for a project, but his colleagues weren't sure what would happen where the rubber meets the road. Read more ➺
Meaning: be physically on a plane, ship, vehicle, train, or rocket
Example: Let's get Phoebe on board for the Madison project. After all, it is her area of expertise. Read more ➺
Meaning: progress very quickly
Example: Regan's reading skills are coming on in leaps and bounds with the new teacher. Read more ➺
Meaning: to end a connection with someone
Example: In order to achieve true independence, developing countries must cut the cord and stop asking for financial aid from the developed countries. Read more ➺
Meaning: the migration of highly skilled or trained people from a particular country
Example: The slowdown in the advanced countries triggered a reverse brain drain to developing countries. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do what is recommended by someone else
Example: I'm not good at belly dance, so I'll take my cue from you. Read more ➺
Meaning: be dismissed from the job
Example: If you can't do your job properly, you're going to get the sack. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that is a basic or essential element of the whole
Example: Darkness is part and parcel of the night. Read more ➺
Meaning: apply more effort to achieve a goal
Example: The team got through to the quarter-finals. Now they need to take it up a notch to get to the semis. Read more ➺
Meaning: emphasizing that there is no need to worry
Example: You can rest assured that the transaction will be completed by the close of business today. Read more ➺
