All Idioms
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Meaning: To resolve a conflict or disagreement by embracing the other person, thereby reconciling and moving past the issue.
Example: After their heated argument, Jake and Tom decided to hug it out and move on. Read more ➺
Meaning: Signifies being awkward or uncoordinated, especially with one's hands, leading to frequent mishandling of objects.
Example: Sarah tried to sew a button, but she was all thumbs and kept dropping the needle. Read more ➺
Meaning: Unquestionably lifeless; entirely devoid of life or function.
Example: After the power outage, the old radio was dead as a doornail. Read more ➺
Meaning: An exclamation expressing surprise, shock, or astonishment, often used to react to something unexpected.
Example: Holy cow! I can't believe we actually won the championship. Read more ➺
Meaning: Solve a complex or difficult problem quickly and decisively, often by taking bold or unconventional action.
Example: The manager decided to cut the Gordian knot by restructuring the entire team. Read more ➺
Meaning: The decline in mental or intellectual abilities attributed to excessive consumption of trivial or unchallenging online content.
Example: After binge-watching reality shows all weekend, I felt like I had brain rot. Read more ➺
Meaning: The act of persistently consuming negative news or information online, especially through social media or news websites, often resulting in heightened anxiety and distress.
Example: Late at night, she found herself doomscrolling through endless headlines about natural disasters. Read more ➺
Meaning: Be extremely restless.
Example: The young students just can’t sit still; they must have ants in their pants. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to being well-organized or fully prepared for a task or situation.
Example: Before launching the new product, the team got all their ducks in a row to avoid mistakes. Read more ➺
Meaning: A deceptive tactic where a low-priced item is advertised but replaced with a costlier product.
Example: The store’s bait and switch left many customers frustrated when the advertised deal was no longer available. Read more ➺
