List of All Idioms
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Meaning: to change from supporting something to opposing it
Example: A section of his supporters turned against him when they heard his latest speech on immigration. Read on
Meaning: to fight very fiercely
Example: I want this job so I'm going to fight tooth and nail for it. Read on
Meaning: a task requiring huge amounts of physical strength
Example: It will be a Herculean task to get through to the quarter-finals, but this untested team is up for the challenge. Read on
Meaning: something you must do or feel compelled to do
Example: Both of my grandfathers felt it was their call of duty to enlist immediately for active service when the war broke out. Read on
Meaning: difficult or complex problem
Example: The accountant always found the end of the tax year to be a knotty problem. Read on
Meaning: make the best out of a difficult situation
Example: She tried to live by the motto 'when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.' Read on
Meaning: with the top at the bottom
Example: Everything has been topsy-turvy since we moved in. I can't find anything until I unpack properly. Read on
Meaning: zero
Example: We had a good game, but the score was goose egg. Read on
Meaning: be faithful to your word
Example: How on earth can I marry him when he can't keep his promises? Read on
Meaning: because of
Example: In light of what happened last week, please take care on the escalators. Read on
