All Idioms

blind as a bat

Meaning: unconscious to something

Example: Maria is so in love, she is as blind as a bat when it comes to Mark’s rude behavior. Read more ➺

in a fog

Meaning: Experiencing mental confusion or lack of clarity, often due to fatigue, illness, or emotional distress.

Example: After staying up all night studying, she walked into the exam room in a fog. Read more ➺

dollars to donuts

Meaning: an outcome that is almost assured is called as dollars to doughnuts

Example: And I'll bet dollars to donuts that he will have no strategic plan on how to effectively deny Clinton's speech. Read more ➺

fair-weather friend

Meaning: Someone who is only supportive or friendly during good times but disappears in difficult situations.

Example: When I lost my job, I realized Mark was just a fair-weather friend. Read more ➺

under fire

Meaning: being shot at

Example: The politician came under fire after it was discovered that he had spend campaign money on lavish parties. Read more ➺

first light

Meaning: the time when the light begins to appear in the morning

Example: The search for the missing children will continue at first light. Read more ➺

once bitten, twice shy

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 ➺

kick the habit

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 ➺

make ends meet

Meaning: make sufficient money to survive on

Example: We will need to start saving money in order to make ends meet. Read more ➺

head above water

Meaning: Remain financially stable despite difficulties.

Example: Despite rising expenses, she's managing to head above water. Read more ➺