All Idioms

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stand out

Meaning: extend beyond or above a surface

Example: The blood vessels in the back of his right leg stood out. Read more ➺


road to recovery

Meaning: the procedure of becoming healthy again

Example: The Grecian Government was supposed to put Europe on the road to recovery from the Economic and financial crisis. Read more ➺


slip of the tongue

Meaning: a mistake in speech (or writing)

Example: The election bill was altered, by what I believe was a slip of the pen. Read more ➺


over and above

Meaning: in addition to

Example: Firefighters always go over and above to ensure that people are safe. Read more ➺


over and over again

Meaning: again and again

Example: I have cleaned up this mess over and over again but ever time I come back it is dirty again. Read more ➺


over and out

Meaning: said when someone is finished talking

Example: I have told you that you will not be going to the party. There will be no further discussion. Over and out. Read more ➺


prone to

Meaning: having a tendency to something - usually awful or unfortunate

Example: Kindly drive slow; this road is prone to accidents. Read more ➺


get off

Meaning: to leave a place in order to start a journey

Example: If we get off before five o'clock the traffic will not be as bad. Read more ➺


on the mend

Meaning: to improve in health after an illness

Example: After a long illness he is finally on the mend. Read more ➺


look forward

Meaning: to eagerly await something

Example: I am looking forward to seeing my best friend next weekend. I have not seen him for six months. Read more ➺


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