All Idioms
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Meaning: to perform an inconsequential task or act irresponsibly in the midst of a disastrous event.
Example: Vacuuming the carpet while her co-worker was in with the boss, trying to steal her job, felt like fiddling while Rome burned. Read more ➺
Meaning: a fatiguing burden.
Example: I refused to be the yoke around his neck, and so I turned down his generous offer of employment in a job for which I was unqualified. Read more ➺
Meaning: to leave.
Example: When I saw the big dog stalking toward me, growling and slobbering, I knew it was time to get out of dodge. Read more ➺
Meaning: make it clear that somebody must leave
Example: After we finished our talk, he showed me to the door. Read more ➺
Meaning: to experience something thrilling and exciting, and want to experience it again.
Example: Once a wolf has tasted blood, it has to be put down. Read more ➺
Meaning: soon; after a while.
Example: By and by, she paused to make sure everyone was paying attention. Read more ➺
Meaning: to make something known to everybody.
Example: We are going to have to break the news to the kids that the concert has been cancelled. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who spoils others' fun by being negative or dull.
Example: Mark was such a wet blanket at the barbecue that everyone stopped joking around. Read more ➺
Meaning: become very angry or act crazy
Example: She'll go bananas if she sees the house in this (dirty) condition. Read more ➺
Meaning: to indicate that a specific task is simple and easy to undertake
Example: Learning to ride a bike is simple, it's not brain surgery. Read more ➺
