All Idioms
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Meaning: a roadblock that prevents an activity from succeeding
Example: The lack of power has thrown a spanner in the works regarding our MS-PowerPoint presentation. Read more ➺
Meaning: with absolute certainty
Example: Of course, I will help you to move. That's what friends are for. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be kind and loving
Example: My grandmother is a very warm-hearted person, everybody loves her. Read more ➺
Meaning: to keep quiet when one would rather speak
Example: When she said that she was very hardworking I had to hold my tongue. Read more ➺
Meaning: a short sleep, usually during the day
Example: I had a very late night last night. I think that I will have a catnap during my lunch hour. Read more ➺
Meaning: it is a way of apologising for something that has been said or done
Example: Pardon me for offending you. I didn't realise that you were sensitive to the subject. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have a big change in perspective
Example: There was a sea change in his personality after he married his wife. Read more ➺
Meaning: to solve something by using reasoning
Example: It doesn't matter how long it takes. I am going to figure out this math problem. Read more ➺
Meaning: being proven wrong after taking a strong stand
Example: No that my brother has proved that I was wrong I will have to eat crow. Read more ➺
Meaning: to get something without having to work for it
Example: She has never had to work a day in her life. Her parents hand her everything on a silver platter. Read more ➺
