All Idioms

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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 ➺


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 ➺


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