All Idioms
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Meaning: an informal expression meaning something that is easy to do
Example: If you practise enough, driving will eventually become child's play. Read more ➺
Meaning: high-quality performance or display; additionally, the performer
Example: LeBron James has truly been a class act in basketball long before he entered the NBA. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that can be easily accomplished.
Example: I thought the course was going to be difficult, but it ended up being a cakewalk. Read more ➺
Meaning: the opposite aspect, contrasting arguments.
Example: You should consider the other side of the coin when a wife leaves her husband and not just blame her for walking out on him. Read more ➺
Meaning: to fight with another person physically or verbally.
Example: The vice-presidents crossed swords at all policy meetings. Read more ➺
between the devil and the deep blue sea
Meaning: between two equally difficult or unacceptable choices.
Example: I am in a pickle. Anything I do is going to cause this situation to turn out bad. I'm really stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea. Read more ➺
lights are on but nobody is home
Meaning: used to describe a stupid person.
Example: No matter how hard I try to understand what Jim is talking about, it is apparent that his lights are on but nobody is home. Read more ➺
Meaning: Rewards, progress or other good results with little or no effort.
Example: The problem is that the working class perpetually has to struggle to get by, whereas the rich continually have access to easy money. Read more ➺
Meaning: to go to sleep or head to bed.
Example: I have to get up early, so I better hit the hay soon. Read more ➺
Meaning: to go to bed
Example: I am really tired after all that exercise. I am going to hit the sack. Read more ➺
