All Idioms
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Meaning: Said to invite someone to begin speaking, presenting, or addressing a group.
Example: After the introduction, the moderator turned to Professor Adams and said floor is yours, inviting him to begin the lecture. Read more ➺
Meaning: A portable insulated cooler used to chill and serve draft beer through coils at outdoor events or parties.
Example: At the summer festival, volunteers packed the jockey box with ice so the draft beer would stay cold all evening. Read more ➺
Meaning: A small storage compartment built into a car’s dashboard for keeping documents and small items.
Example: During the traffic stop, Michael opened the glove box to show the officer his vehicle registration. Read more ➺
fine words doth butter no parsnips
Meaning: Promises or flattering talk are useless without practical effort.
Example: The manager reminded the team that fine words doth butter no parsnips when they kept discussing plans but never started the work. Read more ➺
Meaning: A regular increase and decrease in something over time.
Example: The stock market shows the ebb and flow of investor confidence throughout the year. Read more ➺
Meaning: To end a situation in which progress has stopped because people cannot agree.
Example: The mediator proposed a compromise that helped both sides break the deadlock in the labor dispute. Read more ➺
Meaning: A clear sign that something bad or unwanted is going to happen.
Example: After months of falling sales and major layoffs, the writing is on the wall for the struggling company. Read more ➺
Meaning: A critical point when the real facts become known.
Example: The moment of truth came when the jury announced its final decision in court. Read more ➺
Meaning: Stay honest and genuine.
Example: Marcus always tries to keep it real when giving advice to his younger brother. Read more ➺
Meaning: To suffer embarrassment or humiliation in front of others.
Example: He refused to admit his mistake because he didn't want to lose face in front of his coworkers. Read more ➺
