All Idioms

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catch up

Meaning: to get to the same level, standard, or status as something or someone

Example: Singapore is trying so hard to catch up with Japan when it comes to technological advancements. Read more ➺


you’re on

Meaning: used to accept a challenge or bet

Example: Max: I challenge you to join me in my 100km run this month. Samuel: You're on! Read more ➺


put the brakes on

Meaning: to stop or slow down an activity

Example: The economic situation is not looking good because of Brexit and this making the Prime Minister put the brakes on international investments. Read more ➺


easy does it

Meaning: Used to tell someone to slow down or do something gently or carefully.

Example: Easy does it—those boxes are full of glassware. Read more ➺


mark my words

Meaning: used to let someone know to pay attention to what you are saying because it is very important especially when you are certain something would happen in future

Example: Mark my words, she won't regret taking me up on my offer. Read more ➺


pie in the sky

Meaning: used to portray or refer to something that is lovely to consider however is probably not going to happen

Example: Her dream of wanting to move to London to become a famous singer is a pie in the sky if you ask me. Read more ➺


Easter egg

Meaning: a decorated or dyed egg usually given to children at Easter

Example: While scrolling down the menu of Grand Theft Auto V, I happened upon an Easter egg. Read more ➺


out of the frying pan into the fire

Meaning: to go from a bad to worse situation

Example: In a bid to gain independence, she agreed to get married early, not knowing she was jumping out of the frying pan into the fire. Read more ➺


act of God

Meaning: an occurrence of out of control natural forces in action

Example: No matter how strong you are but you can't stop the acts of God. Read more ➺


toot one’s own horn

Meaning: speak boastfully about oneself

Example: My father told me never to toot my own horn. Read more ➺


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