Important Idioms

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on the horizon

Meaning: an event that is most likely going to happen soon

Example: I have seen the way your boss praises your work. I am sure that a promotion is on the horizon. Read more ➺


right away

Meaning: to do something immediately

Example: I promise to complete my homework right away. Read more ➺


get through

Meaning: to make it to the end of a particularly arduous or stressful experience

Example: I didn't think we would get through the last week of exams. Read more ➺


vim and vigor

Meaning: full of energy and enthusiasm

Example: Even though my grandmother is in her 80s, she is still full of vim and vigor. Read more ➺


aftermath

Meaning: the effects of something traumatic

Example: A lot of countries sent help in the aftermath of the earthquake. Read more ➺


get to know

Meaning: receiving the information

Example: It took me a while to get to know my in-laws and understanding their lifestyle. Read more ➺


all roads lead to Rome

Meaning: all the routes are directed towards the center

Example: Take any route of your choice because all roads lead to Rome. Read more ➺


get the wrong end of the stick

Meaning: to understand something in the wrong way

Example: When Jack and Taylor arrived at the award function together, everyone got the wrong end of the stick. Read more ➺


as a result

Meaning: the outcome of something that you have done.

Example: As a result of this mishap, he was not on work for a week. Read more ➺


against the grain

Meaning: a difficult path to be followed

Example: It is against the grain for me to tackle dishonest people. Read more ➺


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