All Idioms
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Meaning: do or say something that is different from most other people
Example: During an analysis of the news, he went out on a limb and expressed an opinion opposite to that held by the general public. Read more ➺
Meaning: to stop fighting or arguing or to end old resentments
Example: After many quarrelling years, the two political parties finally decided to bury the hatchet. Read more ➺
Meaning: a situation suddenly becomes noisy and violent, usually with a lot of people arguing or fighting
Example: All hell will let loose when the caged animals break out of their cages. Read more ➺
Meaning: in a cruel way and without pity or other emotion
Example: One young lady was shot dead in cold blood inside the premises of the shopping complex. Read more ➺
know on which side bread is buttered
Meaning: know what is to one's advantage
Example: She's far too clever to irritate her employer as she knows which side her bread is buttered on. Read more ➺
Meaning: take a break or holiday to relax and regain one's vim and vigour
Example: After all of this hard work, set some time aside to recharge your batteries. Read more ➺
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 ➺
