All Idioms
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Meaning: progress has been satisfactory up to now
Example: Thanks for asking; so far, so good. Read more ➺
Meaning: to feel sad or depressed
Example: Yesterday I felt blue, and nothing seemed to cheer me up. Read more ➺
Meaning: out of control
Example: When the police arrived, they realised the party was getting out of hand. Read more ➺
Meaning: the school, college, or university that one attended or in which one has studied
Example: He was delighted when he was offered the position of professor of English at his alma mater. Read more ➺
Meaning: the migration of highly skilled or trained people from a particular country
Example: The slowdown in the advanced countries triggered a reverse brain drain to developing countries. Read more ➺
Meaning: out of favour
Example: Maria remains in his bad books after the argument between both. Read more ➺
Meaning: a book containing a list of secret contacts
Example: Ann will not invite Bob to the party because he has been in her black books for so long. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do what is recommended by someone else
Example: I'm not good at belly dance, so I'll take my cue from you. Read more ➺
Meaning: to the extent of something.
Example: As far as you are concerned, this chapter is over here. You are not to contact her again for anything. Read more ➺
Meaning: To lose one's temper and get angry for seemingly no reason (does not usually refer to situations that would warrant an emotional response).
Example: I was so happy to find a parking spot and get out of the store when Jim came flying off the handle and yelled at me in front of everyone in line. Read more ➺
