All Idioms

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bay for blood

Meaning: want somebody to be hurt or punished.

Example: She was out for revenge and was not afraid to bay for blood. Read more ➺


clear the decks

Meaning: to deal with any obstacles that could get in the way of a plan of action or an event.

Example: We need to clear the decks and get our project done on time. Read more ➺


closed book

Meaning: something that one knows or understands nothing about.

Example: I love reading and learning. But physics is a closed book to me. Read more ➺


safe bet

Meaning: something that will undoubtedly happen.

Example: I knew her passing the exams was a safe bet because she has been a hardworking student. Read more ➺


turn the clock back

Meaning: to restore something to its former state or condition.

Example: I would if I could turn the clock back and study another course. Read more ➺


deliver the goods

Meaning: do what is required.

Example: So far, the team's new player has failed to deliver the goods. He failed to open his account in his first three games. Read more ➺


catch a cold

Meaning: experience challenges and difficulties.

Example: Brian tried the offshore education business, but he caught a cold after the first month and has still shown no signs of growth. Read more ➺


chicken hearted

Meaning: not brave.

Example: Daisy was too chicken-hearted in the meeting to speak up, even though she knew the board was making the wrong decision. Read more ➺


your sins will find you out

Meaning: your evil deeds will be exposed.

Example: He stole this book two months ago, but I saw it today in his bag; surely your sins will find you out. Read more ➺


cloak and dagger

Meaning: an activity or process that involves spying, secrecy, or mystery.

Example: He didn't want anyone to know what he was doing, so he kept his plans cloaked and daggered from the public. Read more ➺


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