All Idioms

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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 ➺


like a hole in the head

Meaning: to have absolutely no need for something

Example: I need a new friend is like a hole in the head, I am good to be single. Read more ➺


snow job

Meaning: an elaborate cover up of something

Example: The new CEO promises that the company performed very well this year. He has yet to release the financial statements, I am afraid that it's a snow job. Read more ➺


in the nick of time

Meaning: almost too late

Example: He arrived at the wedding in the nick of time. Read more ➺


bump into

Meaning: to meet someone by chance/accident

Example: It was so nice to bump into you last week. I haven't seen you in years. Read more ➺


I could eat a horse

Meaning: to be extremely hungry

Example: Could we please go out and get some dinner? I am so hungry that I could eat a horse. Read more ➺


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