All Idioms
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Meaning: an unreasonable demand but something that is one's legal right.
Example: If you do not pay the amount of money, I have lent you by the agreed time, I will get a pound of flesh from you in return. Read more ➺
Meaning: "Great Scott!" is an interjection of surprise, wonder, or consternation.
Example: She took one look at the screen before crying out "Great Scott!" in celebration. Read more ➺
Meaning: one who protects against loss, corruption, waste, or objectionable practices.
Example: Professor Smith was doing a lot of watchdogging during the mid-term exams at Polk High. Read more ➺
Meaning: to get serious and stop acting absurd anymore.
Example: You haven't been staying on top of your homework. You better straighten up and fly right or you will get a bad grade. Read more ➺
Meaning: change your position with respect to someone else.
Example: After flying back to town, I went to Jenna's place uninformed to surprise her & to my amaze she had already planned a party to welcome me. I should have known she is smart enough to turn the tables. Read more ➺
Meaning: everyone without exceptions.
Example: I'd bet every man Jack of them are spies. Read more ➺
Meaning: to understand that something is not completely true or right
Example: I have read the article, but I take it with a grain of salt. Read more ➺
Meaning: a very secretive and close relationship between people.
Example: They remained as thick as thieves for several weeks. This made us curious to know what they were doing. Read more ➺
Meaning: the most beautiful woman in a gathering.
Example: She felt like the belle of the ball as she danced the night away with her beau. Read more ➺
