All Idioms

jump on the bandwagon

Meaning: to start doing something because it is fashionable or profitable

Example: The whole town was quick to jump on the bandwagon when people began to realize the home team would win the championship. Read more ➺

zonk out

Meaning: to fall asleep very promptly

Example: After a very hard-working day, she zonked out. Read more ➺

too close for comfort

Meaning: to be very close to something dangerous or unwelcoming

Example: She was standing on the edge of a cliff in the photo, too close for comfort. Read more ➺

jump to conclusions

Meaning: to predict a situation without having sufficient information

Example: Wait till we get the report; don't jump to conclusions. Read more ➺

in at the deep end

Meaning: to start a new job or activity without being prepared for it

Example: Soldiers are thrown in the deep end when they have just joined the army. Read more ➺

no picnic

Meaning: used to express that an activity or action is not fun

Example: I love having little kids around but cleaning up after them is no picnic. Read more ➺

so far so good

Meaning: progress has been satisfactory up to now

Example: Thanks for asking; so far, so good. Read more ➺

feel blue

Meaning: to feel sad or depressed

Example: Yesterday I felt blue, and nothing seemed to cheer me up. Read more ➺

out of hand

Meaning: out of control

Example: When the police arrived, they realised the party was getting out of hand. Read more ➺

alma mater

Meaning: the school, college, or university that one attended or in which one has studied

Example: He was delighted when he was offered the position of professor of English at his alma mater. Read more ➺