All Idioms
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Meaning: neat and tidy in the arrangement
Example: My mother is always cleaning. The house is in apple-pie order. Read more ➺
Meaning: very active or suddenly active
Example: Peter called to say he was getting an earlier train so, I been on a tear to get to the station in time. Read more ➺
Meaning: a slim or frugal amount
Example: When we were students, we didn't have much money and we got by on the smell of an oily rag most days. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that is pointless
Example: The chancellor has a plan to increase taxes, thinking that this would improve the economy. It would bring owls to Athens. Read more ➺
Meaning: by no means
Example: We went to see that new action film on Thursday night and it was anything but good, in fact, I fell asleep. Read more ➺
Meaning: a person who doesn't fit into societies norm
Example: How he got the job I will never know. He's like a square peg in a round hole. Read more ➺
Meaning: something is arranged in a haphazard fashion
Example: "Have you tried the new bar on the corner? We've been three times and it's a bit hit and miss." Read more ➺
Meaning: sadness or unpleasant things can have a positive side effect
Example: If it's the tough time in your life, it comes with many silver linings. Read more ➺
Meaning: something like a mood that everybody can feel
Example: You could feel the tension in the air as everyone waited to hear the announcement. Read more ➺
Meaning: to treat something as if it isn't important
Example: You need to stop making light of this situation. You could be in serious trouble. Read more ➺
