All Idioms
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Meaning: Completely or entirely; as a whole, without leaving anything out.
Example: The proposal was accepted in toto, with no changes requested by the board. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who performs a small, routine role within a large system and has little power or individuality.
Example: In the massive corporation, Marcus felt like a cog in the wheel, following orders with no influence on decisions. Read more ➺
Meaning: By that very fact or act; automatically as a direct result of something.
Example: By resigning from the board, he was ipso facto no longer entitled to company privileges. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be in a difficult situation where every available option has negative consequences.
Example: The manager was in a cleft stick, knowing that either decision would upset someone on the team. Read more ➺
Meaning: Sensationalist journalism that exaggerates, distorts, or dramatizes news to attract public attention rather than inform.
Example: The yellow press exaggerated the incident, turning a minor dispute into a national scandal. Read more ➺
Meaning: To continue with a plan or effort without giving up, even when facing difficulty or opposition.
Example: She chose to stay the course during the startup's rough first year, trusting the long-term vision. Read more ➺
Meaning: Without excuses, conditions, or qualifications; exactly as stated.
Example: The safety rules must be followed, no ifs or buts, during the entire operation. Read more ➺
Meaning: To treat people, rules, or opinions with harsh disregard, ignoring their rights or feelings.
Example: The management rode roughshod over employee concerns to meet its targets. Read more ➺
Meaning: To regard someone as inferior or unworthy; to show disrespect or contempt.
Example: He tends to look down on coworkers who do not share his educational background. Read more ➺
Meaning: A situation in which the same events or experiences repeat again and again, with little or no progress.
Example: Every week at the office felt like groundhog day, with the same meetings and arguments repeating endlessly. Read more ➺
