Important Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: a difficult path to be followed
Example: It is against the grain for me to tackle dishonest people. Read more ➺
Meaning: something which was not planned to happen
Example: He told himself that it was by chance so as to bring peace to his mind. Read more ➺
Meaning: to underestimate the value of something or someone
Example: I took the weather for granted when I lived in America. Now I am struggling to get used to the cold. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be interested in something
Example: I am not sure which couch would look best in our house. I am leaning towards the blue one. What do you think? Read more ➺
Meaning: used to accept a challenge or bet
Example: Max: I challenge you to join me in my 100km run this month. Samuel: You're on! Read more ➺
Meaning: to stop or slow down an activity
Example: The economic situation is not looking good because of Brexit and this making the Prime Minister put the brakes on international investments. Read more ➺
Meaning: to overcome an addiction especially of an addiction like drugs
Example: Even after trying so hard, I could not kick the habit of drinking. Read more ➺
Meaning: to reach a logical conclusion
Example: The company stands to reason that the project will take at least another six months to conclude given that none of the managers have a better grip on the work. Read more ➺
