Idioms beginning with K
Meaning: difficult or complex problem
Example: The accountant always found the end of the tax year to be a knotty problem. Read on
Meaning: be faithful to your word
Example: How on earth can I marry him when he can't keep his promises? Read on
Meaning: to avoid dealing with a problem
Example: I realise that the house needs to be painted but we are going to move in a few years so I am kicking the can down the road. Read on
Meaning: knockout
Example: Does your brother really think that he can knock out the biggest guy in school? I would like to see him try. Read on
Meaning: doing something which was never done before
Example: Lara's performance at the concert last night just knocked my socks off. Read on
Meaning: to overcome an addiction especially of an addiction like drugs
Example: Even after trying so hard, I could not kick the habit of drinking. Read on
Meaning: to have sufficient money to prevent starvation or hunger
Example: Both the man and his wife must work long hours just to keep the wolf from the door. Read on
Meaning: used to describe someone who saves you from a difficult situation
Example: Thank you so much for fixing my flat tire. You are a knight in shining armour. Read on
Meaning: to destroy something that is profitable to you mostly because of greed.
Example: By selling off his business, Alex killed the goose that lays the golden egg. Read on
Meaning: to stay out of trouble by not doing anything wrong
Example: By avoiding the drug dealers on the corner street, James was making an effort to keep his nose clean. Read on
