All Idioms
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Meaning: Very close together; side by side, often with little or no personal space.
Example: People were standing cheek by jowl on the train during the morning rush. Read more ➺
Meaning: A past period remembered as peaceful, happy, and prosperous.
Example: He often described his childhood as the halcyon days, when life felt simple and secure. Read more ➺
Meaning: A decisive turning point that causes a major and lasting change in events, thinking, or direction.
Example: The signing of the peace agreement was a watershed moment that reshaped relations between the two countries. Read more ➺
Meaning: Completely or entirely; as a whole, without leaving anything out.
Example: The proposal was accepted in toto, with no changes requested by the board. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who performs a small, routine role within a large system and has little power or individuality.
Example: In the massive corporation, Marcus felt like a cog in the wheel, following orders with no influence on decisions. Read more ➺
Meaning: By that very fact or act; automatically as a direct result of something.
Example: By resigning from the board, he was ipso facto no longer entitled to company privileges. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be in a difficult situation where every available option has negative consequences.
Example: The manager was in a cleft stick, knowing that either decision would upset someone on the team. Read more ➺
Meaning: Sensationalist journalism that exaggerates, distorts, or dramatizes news to attract public attention rather than inform.
Example: The yellow press exaggerated the incident, turning a minor dispute into a national scandal. Read more ➺
Meaning: To continue with a plan or effort without giving up, even when facing difficulty or opposition.
Example: She chose to stay the course during the startup's rough first year, trusting the long-term vision. Read more ➺
Meaning: Without excuses, conditions, or qualifications; exactly as stated.
Example: The safety rules must be followed, no ifs or buts, during the entire operation. Read more ➺
