All Idioms
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Meaning: an informal visit
Example: I hope to finish the dress before Saturday. If you want to see what it looks like you should drop by over the weekend. Read more ➺
Meaning: when a person is emotionally sad or grief-stricken, then it's broken hearted
Example: I know he broke your heart, but there are other boys out there who are better than him. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
