All Idioms
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Meaning: the outcome of something that you have done.
Example: As a result of this mishap, he was not on work for a week. Read more ➺
Meaning: it is a day on which something terrible has happened
Example: My grandmother told me that it is a black day tomorrow. Read more ➺
six of one, half a dozen of the other
Meaning: comparison between the two things which are identical
Example: If I go north or south, I will turn up at the same location. It is six of one, half dozen of the other. Read more ➺
Meaning: out of operational conditions
Example: If we keep on selling our goods at the same price, we will soon go out of business. Read more ➺
Meaning: a difficult path to be followed
Example: It is against the grain for me to tackle dishonest people. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to news, information, or sounds that are very pleasing or welcome.
Example: Her job offer was music to his ears after months of searching. Read more ➺
Meaning: having a fair comparison between the two things
Example: To find out who is stronger is the apples to apples measure their capability to win the first prize in the field of Olympics. Read more ➺
Meaning: something which was not planned to happen
Example: He told himself that it was by chance so as to bring peace to his mind. Read more ➺
Meaning: to underestimate the value of something or someone
Example: I took the weather for granted when I lived in America. Now I am struggling to get used to the cold. Read more ➺
Meaning: do not interfere into someone else's matter
Example: I am not asking for your opinion, mind your own beeswax. Read more ➺
