All Idioms
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Meaning: To think something through carefully and patiently instead of rushing into an answer.
Example: She poured another cup of tea and began to chew over the job offer, turning each detail slowly in her mind. Read more ➺
Meaning: To succeed at something really tough or unexpected, especially when most people thought you had no chance.
Example: No one gave the underdog team a chance, but they still managed to pull it off and win the final match. Read more ➺
Meaning: When you just barely succeed at something, usually because you left almost no time or room for anything to go wrong.
Example: We left the house with only ten minutes to spare and really cut it close, sliding into our seats just as the movie trailers started rolling. Read more ➺
Meaning: To care so little about something or someone that it barely registers.
Example: I don't give a rat's ass what other people think about my choices—I'm going to live my life the way I want. Read more ➺
Meaning: To sit and worry about something (a mistake, a problem, or something that went wrong) for a long time, turning it over and over in your mind, usually feeling low or upset while you do it.
Example: After the argument with her sister, Maya sat alone in her room and quietly began to brood over every harsh word that had been said. Read more ➺
Meaning: The slow way a material gradually changes shape when it's kept under constant pressure or stress, even at fairly low temperatures.
Example: Under constant load the metal slowly began to bend—cold creep was clearly at work. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refusing to let something continue or making someone stop what they're doing.
Example: When your boss keeps expecting you to stay late night after night, it's time to put your foot down and start protecting your evenings. Read more ➺
Meaning: In a careless, messy, or untidy way.
Example: She tossed her clothes into the suitcase any old how and dashed out the door to catch her flight. Read more ➺
Meaning: Doing cool or confident stuff on purpose just to look better in front of people.
Example: He walked into the room wearing sunglasses and a sharp suit, clearly aura farming to make an impression. Read more ➺
Meaning: To suddenly lose control of your emotions, especially by becoming extremely angry or upset.
Example: He tends to crash out whenever he feels pushed too far. Read more ➺
