All Idioms
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Meaning: to remove something or someone
Example: He finally got rid of the door to door salesman, by saying he had to go out. Read more ➺
Meaning: to agree by word of mouth only
Example: He paid lip service to the cause, but he hasn't lent a hand yet. Read more ➺
Meaning: practically identical in appearance
Example: Those boys could be twins, they are like two peas in a pod. Read more ➺
Meaning: make a bad situation even worse
Example: The president's racist comments are really going to fan the flames of hatred among the crowd. Read more ➺
Meaning: a problem that is difficult to solve
Example: She's such a tough nut to crack. Nobody seems to be able to get through to her. Read more ➺
Meaning: To become hostile or opposed to someone, often after a period of support or friendship.
Example: The citizens started to turn against the government after a series of broken promises. Read more ➺
Meaning: to fight very fiercely
Example: I want this job so I'm going to fight tooth and nail for it. Read more ➺
Meaning: a task requiring huge amounts of physical strength
Example: It will be a Herculean task to get through to the quarter-finals, but this untested team is up for the challenge. Read more ➺
Meaning: something you must do or feel compelled to do
Example: Both of my grandfathers felt it was their call of duty to enlist immediately for active service when the war broke out. Read more ➺
Meaning: difficult or complex problem
Example: The accountant always found the end of the tax year to be a knotty problem. Read more ➺
