All Idioms
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Meaning: Mentally distracted, confused, or not paying attention.
Example: He kept answering the wrong questions in the meeting and sounded completely out to lunch. Read more ➺
Meaning: A friendly or casual way to say goodbye, often suggesting separation for some time.
Example: He packed his bag, shook hands with his colleagues, and said so long as he left the office for the last time. Read more ➺
Meaning: Done while something is happening, in real time, without stopping the process.
Example: The engineer fixed the bug on the fly during the live demo. Read more ➺
Meaning: An instruction to hurry up or act more quickly.
Example: Chop chop, the taxi is already waiting outside and we're late. Read more ➺
Meaning: A particular area, neighborhood, or region where someone lives or comes from.
Example: He rarely visits this neck of the woods because it is far from his office. Read more ➺
Meaning: Very close together; side by side, often with little or no personal space.
Example: People were standing cheek by jowl on the train during the morning rush. Read more ➺
Meaning: A past period remembered as peaceful, happy, and prosperous.
Example: He often described his childhood as the halcyon days, when life felt simple and secure. Read more ➺
Meaning: A decisive turning point that causes a major and lasting change in events, thinking, or direction.
Example: The signing of the peace agreement was a watershed moment that reshaped relations between the two countries. Read more ➺
Meaning: Completely or entirely; as a whole, without leaving anything out.
Example: The proposal was accepted in toto, with no changes requested by the board. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who performs a small, routine role within a large system and has little power or individuality.
Example: In the massive corporation, Marcus felt like a cog in the wheel, following orders with no influence on decisions. Read more ➺
