List of All Idioms
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Meaning: strange behaviors.
Example: When he made the decision to make his selecting passion a full-time endeavor, everyone said, "James, you've lost your marbles." Read on
Meaning: to try something new.
Example: The ski instructor told Sally to "give it a whirl" on the beginner's ski slope by following his exact moves. Read on
Meaning: to get angry quickly.
Example: He has a short fuse. He loses his temper for things that don't provoke others to high levels of angry emotion. Read on
Meaning: a significant change in circumstances.
Example: For most young adults, moving out is a whole new ball game. Read on
Meaning: to do something very quickly and enjoy doing it.
Example: She's taken to her grandmother's house like a duck to water. Read on
Meaning: doomed, finished, or defeated.
Example: I doubt she'll leave the hospital. Her illness has her down for the count. Read on
Meaning: every day, without respite.
Example: They had to endure the city's dirt and noise day in, day out. Read on
Meaning: to imply that everything is satisfactory.
Example: He was right as rain after a few days in bed after getting injured. Read on
Meaning: to tell someone to be calm.
Example: I told him to keep his pants on after being punked. Read on
Meaning: to understand and appreciate.
Example: It can be hard to wrap your head around what exactly happened. Read on
