All Idioms

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take care

Meaning: be careful

Example: Thanks for the visit, Peter, take care. Read more ➺


larger than life

Meaning: something or someone that is very impressive

Example: His father is a great man. He is larger than life. Read more ➺


take on

Meaning: someone's take on something is their opinion on a matter

Example: I don't agree with your take on the matter, but I will respect your choice. Read more ➺


in stitches

Meaning: to laugh so hard that you are not able to control yourself

Example: The movie had everyone in the theatre in stitches. Read more ➺


red herring

Meaning: something irrelevant that distracts you from something important

Example: The new law is just a red herring meant to draw our attention away from the issues regarding education. Read more ➺


knight in shining armour

Meaning: used to describe someone who saves you from a difficult situation

Example: Thank you so much for fixing my flat tire. You are a knight in shining armour. Read more ➺


pot calling the kettle black

Meaning: criticizing someone for a fault that you have too

Example: I can't believe that you are upset because I was late. That is the pot calling the kettle black. Read more ➺


heart and soul

Meaning: with all the effort you can put into it

Example: He's dedicated to the project heart and soul. Read more ➺


miles to go before I sleep

Meaning: you have a lot to do before you can rest

Example: We need to get all of these files completed before anyone leaves. There are miles to go before I sleep. Read more ➺


fat chance

Meaning: when there is little or no chance of something happening

Example: Did you really think that he would show up to work the day after a long weekend? Fat chance! Read more ➺


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