All Idioms
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Meaning: being the best in a competition
Example: I can't believe you said that your hypocrisy takes the cake. Read more ➺
Meaning: meet someone by accident
Example: While cleaning my house, I ran across a book I'd lost. Read more ➺
Meaning: something used that looks new
Example: She was cautious about buying the vintage t-shirt sight unseen, but the seller assured her it was in mint condition. Read more ➺
where the rubber meets the road
Meaning: when you have to face your challenges
Example: John had an excellent idea for a project, but his colleagues weren't sure what would happen where the rubber meets the road. Read more ➺
Meaning: cheerful
Example: Even though it was storming outside, he kept his sunny disposition since he was happy-go-lucky. Read more ➺
Meaning: the act of stealing
Example: I can't believe I paid that much money for that outfit. It was a rip off. Read more ➺
Meaning: another burst of energy when you had been too tired to finish
Example: Come on, let's have that shovel again. I'm getting a second wind now. Read more ➺
Meaning: be physically on a plane, ship, vehicle, train, or rocket
Example: Let's get Phoebe on board for the Madison project. After all, it is her area of expertise. Read more ➺
Meaning: a miserable and unpleasant life
Example: Mark's been leading a dog's life since he was fired from the job. Read more ➺
Meaning: the center of a target.
Example: It can't hurt to go right for the bull's eye - there's nothing wrong with getting things right the first time. Read more ➺
