All Idioms

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what are you up to

Meaning: another way to ask someone, what are you doing?

Example: Seeing me going from room to room with no apparent method, my friend couldn't help but ask what I was up to. Read more ➺


at the same time

Meaning: used to refer to two or more things occurring together

Example: My mother has the ability to make me laugh and cry at the same time. Read more ➺


none of your business

Meaning: used to tell someone not to get involved in whatever you have going on

Example: My mother in law was not pleased when we politely told her that the honeymoon plan was none of her business. Read more ➺


high up

Meaning: to have an important standing in society

Example: With the way he barked orders at the workers, everyone got the impression that he is high up in the company. Read more ➺


all set

Meaning: to refer a state of being ready for an event

Example: After putting the luggage in the trunk, we were all set to go on our vacation. Read more ➺


pass away

Meaning: die

Example: Martha let us know that our grandfather passed away two nights ago. Read more ➺


stay up

Meaning: not go to sleep

Example: Mom made sure we stayed up to welcome our dad home after months of him being on military tour. Read more ➺


go after

Meaning: to catch up to someone after they have gone

Example: Leo has decided to go after his dreams with all that he has. Read more ➺


drive crazy

Meaning: to disturb or irritate someone

Example: He drives me crazy with the lazy way he executes all his tasks. Read more ➺


speak too soon

Meaning: to say something with the belief that it will be right and then it is later found out to be untrue

Example: I was certain Nina would fail at her task and said so boldly. When she successfully completed her task, I knew I had spoken too soon. Read more ➺


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