All Idioms

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sharp practice

Meaning: A way of behaving in business that is dishonest but not illegal.

Example: The contractor's sharp practice left the homeowners with unexpected costs. Read more ➺


as high as a kite

Meaning: Refers to an individual experiencing extreme excitement or happiness, often comparable to being in an elevated or uncontrolled state.

Example: After a few drinks, he was as high as a kite and laughing uncontrollably. Read more ➺


hang out to dry

Meaning: Leave someone to face punishment, criticism, or hardship unfairly, without offering any help.

Example: The manager denied any involvement and hung his assistant out to dry during the investigation. Read more ➺


golden handshake

Meaning: The expression is used to describe a generous severance package.

Example: After decades of service, the CEO received a golden handshake upon retirement. Read more ➺


with flying colours

Meaning: Achieve a task or goal very successfully.

Example: She completed the project with flying colours, impressing all her colleagues. Read more ➺


on the spur of the moment

Meaning: Describes an action taken immediately without premeditation or planning, often based on sudden impulse or instinct.

Example: I decided to join the marathon on the spur of the moment, even though I hadn't trained. Read more ➺


never catch a falling knife

Meaning: The phrase advises against purchasing securities that are experiencing a rapid decline in price, as they may continue to fall further.

Example: Experienced traders know to never catch a falling knife, as it often leads to significant losses. Read more ➺


beside the mark

Meaning: Refers to something that is inaccurate or incorrect in relation to a particular topic or objective.

Example: His criticism of her outfit was completely beside the mark in a discussion about her professional skills. Read more ➺


man of letters

Meaning: Refers to someone deeply engaged in literary or scholarly pursuits.

Example: The university awarded him an honorary doctorate for being a man of letters whose essays inspired countless readers. Read more ➺


cast away

Meaning: To throw away or discard something. This definition implies the intentional disposal of an item that is no longer wanted or needed.

Example: After upgrading to a new phone, she cast away her old one. Read more ➺


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