Idioms beginning with J
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Meaning: A very small amount.
Example: I don’t want a jot or tittle of it, I want the whole thing. Read more ➺
Meaning: start something too soon or early, especially without thinking
Example: The media jumped the gun and gave out their verdict of the scandal even before the investigation was complete. Read more ➺
Meaning: get what one deserves
Example: After the supervisor was suspended, many workers felt that he got his just deserts. Read more ➺