All Idioms
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Meaning: with sincere and deep feeling
Example: I am really happy with the new job and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Read more ➺
Meaning: when something seems unlikely to happen
Example: The technological advancement like flying cars is light years away. Read more ➺
you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink
Meaning: we can offer good things to people but we can't force them to accept that
Example: I have tried my level best to educate him well, but he is still having a non-serious behavior, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. Read more ➺
Meaning: the biggest part of something
Example: Karen always keeps a lion's share – I won't work with her anymore. Read more ➺
Meaning: big success
Example: Does your brother really think that he can knock out the biggest guy in school? I would like to see him try. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be angry at a person or situation
Example: I am so mad at Jane because she broke my favourite pair of earrings. I told her not to borrow my things. Read more ➺
Meaning: slang depicting that a mistake was made.
Example: I really screwed up this time. My wife will never forgive me for forgetting her birthday. Read more ➺
Meaning: the effects of something traumatic
Example: A lot of countries sent help in the aftermath of the earthquake. Read more ➺
Meaning: a harmless lie
Example: Telling your friend that you like their new haircut, when you really don't, is an example of a white lie. Read more ➺
Meaning: to trick somebody
Example: I paid for the package but it was never delivered. After two weeks I realized that I had been taken for a ride. Read more ➺
