All Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: to go straight for something.
Example: The linebacker made a beeline for the quarterback when he saw an opening. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do something that has negative consequences for you, even though these consequences can be easily seen.
Example: She dug her own grave when she started talking behind her boss's back. Read more ➺
Meaning: to work with a person or organisation, or being involved with them, in a way that causes other people to distrust you.
Example: The two young men were in bed with the neighborhood gangs. Read more ➺
