Important Idioms
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Meaning: average - neither bad and nor good
Example: The new restaurant in town is so-so. It is not the worst food that I have ever eaten, but I would not go back. Read more ➺
Meaning: When something is the height of popularity.
Example: My parents used to love the Beatles. They were all the rage when they were teenagers. Read more ➺
Meaning: go insane or crazy
Example: I thought he had lost it when he told me how much his new car had cost. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be defeated by someone
Example: I cannot believe that we lost to their team on Saturday. We practised so hard. Read more ➺
Meaning: to take control of something - often by force
Example: I can't believe that they were able to launch a takeover of our company. Read more ➺
Meaning: to reach a compromise
Example: I don't enjoy camping and my husband hates the cold. So, we had to meet halfway and go to the beach for the weekend. Read more ➺
Meaning: someone's take on something is their opinion on a matter
Example: I don't agree with your take on the matter, but I will respect your choice. Read more ➺
Meaning: to laugh so hard that you are not able to control yourself
Example: The movie had everyone in the theatre in stitches. Read more ➺
Meaning: when there is little or no chance of something happening
Example: Did you really think that he would show up to work the day after a long weekend? Fat chance! Read more ➺
