Important Idioms
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Meaning: done precisely
Example: The announcement of chief guest's arrival at the school annual function was timed to a T. Read more ➺
Meaning: a win-win situation
Example: "If you decide to live here you get the greenery of the countryside and the amenities of urban life. Its the best of both worlds, really." Read more ➺
Meaning: get what one deserves
Example: After the supervisor was suspended, many workers felt that he got his just deserts. Read more ➺
Meaning: In small amounts at a time.
Example: The donations came in dribs and drabs, so the charity had to wait months to reach its goal. Read more ➺
Meaning: to take care of every detail, even minor ones
Example: I had dotted all the i's and crossed the t's, so I wondered why my application was rejected. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who unexpectedly wins or succeeds, especially when little is known about them.
Example: Jason was hardly mentioned during the race, but he became the dark horse and won the election. Read more ➺
Meaning: to follow the correct steps in order to get something done
Example: If you want to get a new licence you will have to go through the proper channels. Otherwise it will not be legal. Read more ➺
Meaning: Expresses that a feeling or quality affects someone or something deeply and completely.
Example: Losing him hurt me to my core, and I'm still trying to heal. Read more ➺
Meaning: ready-made
Example: The rules in our school are cut and dried. Everyone is expected to follow them. Read more ➺
Meaning: a reverse in position
Example: I do not like my sister's new husband, and vice versa. Read more ➺
