All Idioms

so so

Meaning: average - neither bad and nor good

Example: The new restaurant in town is so-so. It is not the worst food that I have ever eaten, but I would not go back. Read more ➺

all the rage

Meaning: When something is the height of popularity.

Example: My parents used to love the Beatles. They were all the rage when they were teenagers. Read more ➺

earworm

Meaning: a situation when a song that comes to your mind again and again

Example: This new PitBull song is a real earworm. I haven't been able to get it out of my head since last week. Read more ➺

lose it

Meaning: go insane or crazy

Example: I thought he had lost it when he told me how much his new car had cost. Read more ➺

lost on

Meaning: It means that someone did not understand the remark or joke.

Example: She seems like a very smart lady, but my sense of humor seems to be lost on her. Read more ➺

lost to

Meaning: to be defeated by someone

Example: I cannot believe that we lost to their team on Saturday. We practised so hard. Read more ➺

take over

Meaning: to take control of something - often by force

Example: I can't believe that they were able to launch a takeover of our company. Read more ➺

Mr Right, Ms Right

Meaning: the best future life partner for someone

Example: I wish that I could meet Mr Right. All of the men that I meet seem so immature. Read more ➺

meet halfway

Meaning: to reach a compromise

Example: I don't enjoy camping and my husband hates the cold. So, we had to meet halfway and go to the beach for the weekend. Read more ➺

ups and downs

Meaning: good times and bad times

Example: Every relationship has its ups and downs. It is important to stick it out. Read more ➺