Important Idioms
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Meaning: Made or done for one specific purpose only.
Example: The school formed an ad hoc committee to investigate the sudden complaints. Read more ➺
Meaning: At the time something happens or becomes necessary.
Example: The support team answered customer emails as and when problems appeared. Read more ➺
Meaning: Official or public approval of something.
Example: The new product received the seal of approval from safety inspectors before reaching stores. Read more ➺
Meaning: Everyone without exception.
Example: All and sundry came to the community hall to celebrate the mayor's retirement. Read more ➺
Meaning: The beginning and the end of something.
Example: The planning phase became the alpha and omega of the project, guiding it from start to completion. Read more ➺
Meaning: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
Example: Before choosing a new apartment, Sarah took into account the distance from her office and the monthly rent. Read more ➺
Meaning: By one's own choice; without being forced or told.
Example: She resigned of her own accord, not because of any pressure from management. Read more ➺
