All Idioms
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Meaning: To remain in the same place and not move, especially when instructed.
Example: The officer asked everyone to stay put until the area was cleared. Read more ➺
Meaning: A very attractive person, especially someone considered highly desirable or good-looking.
Example: Everyone turned to look when fine shyt walked into the room. Read more ➺
Meaning: To remove a person from a position, group, or role by a majority decision through voting.
Example: The board decided to vote out the director after repeated policy violations. Read more ➺
Meaning: Mentally distracted, confused, or not paying attention.
Example: He kept answering the wrong questions in the meeting and sounded completely out to lunch. Read more ➺
Meaning: A friendly or casual way to say goodbye, often suggesting separation for some time.
Example: He packed his bag, shook hands with his colleagues, and said so long as he left the office for the last time. Read more ➺
Meaning: Done while something is happening, in real time, without stopping the process.
Example: The engineer fixed the bug on the fly during the live demo. Read more ➺
Meaning: An instruction to hurry up or act more quickly.
Example: Chop chop, the taxi is already waiting outside and we're late. Read more ➺
Meaning: A particular area, neighborhood, or region where someone lives or comes from.
Example: He rarely visits this neck of the woods because it is far from his office. Read more ➺
Meaning: Very close together; side by side, often with little or no personal space.
Example: People were standing cheek by jowl on the train during the morning rush. Read more ➺
Meaning: A past period remembered as peaceful, happy, and prosperous.
Example: He often described his childhood as the halcyon days, when life felt simple and secure. Read more ➺
