All Idioms

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a sight for sore eyes

Meaning: a way of saying that you are happy to see someone

Example: I can't believe that I haven't seen you in a year! You are a sight for sore eyes. Read more ➺


weak in the knees

Meaning: to be overcome by a strong feeling, usually desire

Example: The man makes me weak in the knees when he kisses me. Read more ➺


never mind

Meaning: to urge somebody not to worry about something

Example: Never mind, I will do it myself. Read more ➺


say what

Meaning: used when asking someone to repeat what they have said

Example: They are going out tonight, even though we told them to stay at home. "Say what!" Read more ➺


point blank

Meaning: to fire something at such close range that it cannot be missed

Example: I asked the boy whether he thought that I was pretty, he said "no" point blank, without even trying to spare my feelings. Read more ➺


cheat sheet

Meaning: a cheat sheet is a sheet containing information

Example: John got caught using a cheat sheet during the test, he will be receiving a failing grade and will be in detention for the next three months. Read more ➺


in a huff

Meaning: to be upset or angry about something

Example: June was very upset because her mother would not buy her a new pair of shoes, so she stormed out of the room in a huff. Read more ➺


give up

Meaning: to stop trying to figure something out

Example: John was so tired of trying to fix the stove that he decided to give up and phone an electrician. Read more ➺


all the best

Meaning: a polite way to end a letter or email

Example: We would like to wish you all the best in the year to come. Read more ➺


pain in the neck

Meaning: Mathematics is generally a real pain in the neck for most of the school and college students.

Example: Mathematics is generally a real pain in the neck for most of the school and college students. Read more ➺


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