All Idioms

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birds of a feather

Meaning: people with similar tastes, interests, and backgrounds

Example: Ethan saw Jason had the same type of car and shrugged, "Birds of a feather." Read more ➺


rock the boat

Meaning: to make trouble.

Example: If you don't want any trouble with your boss, then stop rocking the boat. Read more ➺


spare someone’s blushes

Meaning: to stop someone from feeling awkward or embarrassed.

Example: My teacher spoke up to spare the blushes of the new student. Read more ➺


blue eyed boy

Meaning: a person who is treated with special favor.

Example: Managers at Apple have been trained against having blue-eyed boys. Read more ➺


blood, sweat, and tears

Meaning: putting a lot of effort to get a task done.

Example: He has put in nothing but blood, sweat, and tears into this company. Read more ➺


bad blood

Meaning: to have ill feelings towards someone

Example: The villagers say the arson attack may have been the result of bad blood between the two families. Read more ➺


blind date

Meaning: to go on a date with someone you have never met before.

Example: I'm going on a blind date with a guy that Jack knows from college. Read more ➺


body and soul

Meaning: with all one's effort and ability

Example: A great painter must put their body and soul onto the canvas. Read more ➺


take a leaf out of someone’s book

Meaning: implement actionable advice

Example: I couldn't decide what to do after high school, but my dad makes great money welding, so I took a leaf out of his book and went to trade school instead of college. Read more ➺


bring someone to book

Meaning: make somebody accountable for their conduct.

Example: If Jessica continues with this behavior, I will have no choice but to bring her to book. Read more ➺


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