All Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: depart
Example: We'd better pack the car and hit the road before it gets dark. Read more ➺
Meaning: a time when a crucial decision or essential action must be taken
Example: Right before the dawn, the British military had been waiting for zero hour to start the operation against terrorists in Afghanistan. Read more ➺
Meaning: an intelligent and lively person (humorously)
Example: Emma is the bright spark of the school – she scored the highest marks in the class. Read more ➺
