All Idioms
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Meaning: passing blame to another person
Example: That particular supervisor tends to pass the buck of all light duties to newly hired interns. Read more ➺
Meaning: influence someone or something in a positive way
Example: It will make all the difference when a mother phone calls their daughter before they head out for an interview. Read more ➺
Meaning: under the protection, sponsorship, or patronage
Example: We restored the home under the auspices of the historical society. Read more ➺
Meaning: always try to see the good things even in bad situations
Example: Don't worry about your exam score; look on the bright side. It is a significant improvement from the previous exam. Read more ➺
Meaning: A large organization or government agency that tries to control all aspects of human life and society.
Example: You need to aware of everything you do around here. Big Brother sees everything. Read more ➺
Meaning: during the daytime
Example: Politicians strongly condemn corruption and nepotism during political rallies, yet they go ahead and misuse public resources in broad daylight. Read more ➺
Meaning: The responsibility for a situation or a problem with somebody.
Example: One does not need to blame anybody else for corruption in the republic of India; the buck stops with the leaders of the government of the world's biggest democratic nation. Read more ➺
Meaning: to end a connection with someone
Example: In order to achieve true independence, developing countries must cut the cord and stop asking for financial aid from the developed countries. Read more ➺
Meaning: someone who scrounges from others
Example: Josh has turned up at my house three times this week just as I'm cooking dinner. What a sponger! Read more ➺
Meaning: to challenge to prove one's claim, when they are likely attempting to deceive
Example: When the employee threatened to quit if he was not given a pay rise, the boss called his bluff. Read more ➺
