All Idioms
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Meaning: To remove corruption, dishonesty, or bad people from a government or organization.
Example: The candidate promised to drain the swamp after years of corruption scandals in the capital. Read more ➺
Meaning: To feel very happy or successful after an achievement.
Example: After their big election victory, the party was ride high for several weeks. Read more ➺
Meaning: In conflict or disagreement with someone or something.
Example: The two politicians are often at odds over economic policy, leading to heated debates. Read more ➺
Meaning: Facing heavy criticism, pressure, or attacks from many sides.
Example: The mayor was under siege after several news reports exposed corruption in the office. Read more ➺
Meaning: To have no right or reason to do something.
Example: Jennifer had no business doing dangerous stunts without proper safety equipment. Read more ➺
Meaning: To feel encouraged or hopeful after worry or disappointment.
Example: After hearing the good news, Sarah finally take heart and stopped worrying about the results. Read more ➺
Meaning: to give someone a hard time for a mistake they supposedly did
Example: My classmate Lily forgot to do her math homework as she had a function to attend in her family. The teacher raked her over the coals for that. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be of advantage to someone
Example: His years of experience in the spoken English field has stood him in good stead. Read more ➺
Meaning: exactly
Example: We got our water balloons fully filled and threw smack dab at their heads. It was fun, I tell you! Read more ➺
Meaning: to stop wasting a lot of time in useless or boring or trivial works
Example: You are working over 100 hours a week, dude, get a life! Read more ➺
