All Idioms
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Meaning: a bad experience cause to believe caution
Example: I will never work with Peter again. He expects everyone to do the work on his behalf, once bitten twice shy. Read more ➺
Meaning: to overcome an addiction especially of an addiction like drugs
Example: Even after trying so hard, I could not kick the habit of drinking. Read more ➺
Meaning: make sufficient money to survive on
Example: We will need to start saving money in order to make ends meet. Read more ➺
Meaning: Remain financially stable despite difficulties.
Example: Despite rising expenses, she's managing to head above water. Read more ➺
Meaning: to get out of the bed actively after sleep
Example: He was up and about within a few days of the operation. Read more ➺
Meaning: a person who freely lives a life of his own way
Example: His wife is a free spirit, she does not believe in the work that we do. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have sufficient money to prevent starvation or hunger
Example: Both the man and his wife must work long hours just to keep the wolf from the door. Read more ➺
Meaning: as it where
Example: I will tell you what is going on but only because you are already family, so to speak. Read more ➺
Meaning: to reach a logical conclusion
Example: The company stands to reason that the project will take at least another six months to conclude given that none of the managers have a better grip on the work. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have an evil plan
Example: The children can be up to no good cooped up in that attic together for two hours. You must go up and check. Read more ➺
