Important Idioms
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everything but the kitchen sink
Meaning: almost everything that one can think of
Example: When he moved out of the house, he took along everything but the kitchen sink. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have friendly banter for hours on end.
Example: I've been meaning to get a hold of my friends from the US for quite a while. If I can manage to do that after the party, then I'll go and chew the fat with them at our regular hangout. Read more ➺
Meaning: a wiseacre
Example: He is the class clown with the constant talking and making fun of others. Read more ➺
Meaning: Extremely relaxed or peaceful.
Example: She stayed as calm as a toad in the sun during the interview. Read more ➺
Meaning: To tell someone to use their brain more in analysing what they are doing.
Example: I do not like it that you talk about people's disabilities so often. You ought to use your loaf and understand that you may be hurting someone's sentiments. Read more ➺
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
Meaning: gaining some knowledge can make a person believe that they have now become experts in that field
Example: He read about the procedure online and thought he doesn't need the doctor to get it done. Now he will have to stay in the hospital far more than he might have in the first place, a little knowledge is indeed a dangerous thing. Read more ➺
Meaning: wait, be patient till things work out
Example: Our company is going through tough times, but we're hanging in there; things will surely work out. Read more ➺
Meaning: give additional freedom to someone
Example: I know he is not up to the mark right now but let's cut him some slack. He's new to this environment and needs time to adjust. Read more ➺
Meaning: do everything that is possible in order to achieve something
Example: The chief of security said that his team would leave no stone unturned in nabbing the miscreants. Read more ➺
Meaning: I don't know
Example: If you want to know which one is the best of these movies, well, your guess is as good as mine. Read more ➺
