All Idioms
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Meaning: The phrase is used to refer to something that spans a human lifetime.
Example: He was a difficult man; from the cradle to the grave, he was constantly angry or upset. Read more ➺
Meaning: to not be strong enough to handle a situation.
Example: This movie is not for those who are faint of heart. You better go to bed right now. Read more ➺
Meaning: to avoid expressing surprise, fear, or shock.
Example: The man didn't bat an eye when the explosions went off around him and bullets zipped past his head. Read more ➺
Meaning: encounter or meet someone by chance.
Example: I believe we will cross paths soon. Read more ➺
Meaning: a catchphrase used to introduce a joke, observation, question, or riddle.
Example: Despite acting so confidently, riddle me this: how will we get all that money within a day? Read more ➺
Meaning: to disregard or ignore.
Example: His protestations that the project would put the firm over budget fell on deaf ears. Read more ➺
Meaning: A clarion is a high-pitch bugle.
Example: All of the citizens heard the clarion call and prepared themselves to defend their city. Read more ➺
Meaning: Literally refers to ascending a mountain or cliff, or navigating a river to a specific terminal point.
Example: I made it all the way up the steep incline, but I didn't have the energy to go on. Read more ➺
Meaning: disconnected from municipal utility systems.
Example: Tony built an off-grid bunker, complete with non-perishable food, a water purification system, and solar panels. Read more ➺
Meaning: to keep one's location, activities, and intentions hidden.
Example: The burglars were very meticulous in covering their tracks, making it difficult for law enforcement to catch them. Read more ➺
