All Idioms

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victim card

Meaning: To claim or present yourself as a victim to gain sympathy or advantage.

Example: She played the victim card when the team questioned her repeated mistakes. Read more ➺


eye contact

Meaning: Looking into someone's eyes during interaction to show attention, interest, or respect.

Example: During the job interview, she kept steady eye contact with the panel to show she was confident and focused. Read more ➺


pull strings

Meaning: To secretly use influence, power, or personal connections to get something done for yourself or someone else.

Example: When the job list was full, her uncle pull strings to get her an interview. Read more ➺


measure twice, cut once

Meaning: Plan carefully before you act so you avoid mistakes.

Example: Before approving the project budget, the manager reminded everyone to measure twice, cut once so no details were overlooked. Read more ➺


every now and then

Meaning: Occasionally; sometimes, but not regularly.

Example: every now and then, I like to step away from work and take a quiet walk to reset my mind. Read more ➺


life and soul

Meaning: A lively, entertaining person who brings fun, energy, and cheer to social gatherings.

Example: At the wedding reception, Jake was the life and soul of the party, dancing, laughing, and lifting everyone's spirits. Read more ➺


fed up

Meaning: Very annoyed, irritated, or angry because something has continued too long.

Example: After waiting in customer service for an hour, she felt fed up and walked out of the store. Read more ➺


rage bait

Meaning: Content made to deliberately provoke anger so people react, comment, or click.

Example: When the blogger wrote a headline blaming an entire group for one incident, it was clear rage bait meant to spark angry comments. Read more ➺


fellow feeling

Meaning: A warm sense of sympathy or compassion for someone because you understand their situation.

Example: When she saw her coworker struggling with the same problem she once faced, she felt fellow feeling and offered help. Read more ➺


count your blessings

Meaning: To remind yourself to appreciate the good things in your life, especially when you feel upset or stressed.

Example: When he felt frustrated about work, his mother reminded him to count your blessings and focus on his family and health. Read more ➺


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