All Idioms
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Meaning: Sleeping deeply and unresponsive to external stimuli.
Example: After the long hike, he was dead to the world by 9 PM. Read more ➺
Meaning: An extraordinary quality not easily defined, described or expressed.
Example: Despite his plain appearance, he has je ne sais quoi that draws everyone in. Read more ➺
Meaning: Make no effort at all to help or contribute.
Example: Emma did not lift a finger while Jason organized the entire event on his own. Read more ➺
Meaning: A special quality that makes someone or something stand out, such as an amazing talent.
Example: Despite his quiet demeanor, the rookie had the X factor that turned the game around. Read more ➺
Meaning: To pay money that is owed or required, especially when one is reluctant to do so.
Example: After a long argument, he finally ponied up the cash for the group dinner. Read more ➺
Meaning: A quick and highly effective solution to a complex problem.
Example: Many believe that AI is a silver bullet for improving healthcare systems. Read more ➺
Meaning: No longer at the peak of one's abilities or effectiveness.
Example: After turning fifty, Mark started joking that he was over the hill and needed a walking stick. Read more ➺
Meaning: A period in fall and winter when people seek short-term relationships for companionship.
Example: As the leaves began to fall, she realized cuffing season was in full swing. Read more ➺
Meaning: To replicate the actions of someone else, typically because they are seen as a model or leader.
Example: After seeing the team's success, many companies decided to follow suit and adopt similar strategies. Read more ➺
Meaning: Have a very beneficial or transformative effect on someone or something.
Example: A short walk in the fresh air works wonders for clearing the mind. Read more ➺
