All Idioms
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Meaning: Play a secondary or minor role with regards to someone else.
Example: I'm tired of always having to play second fiddle to my older brother. Read more ➺
Meaning: to try and improve a bad relationship with another party
Example: After the nasty fight with her sister, Alice decided to mend fences by buying her sister some presents. Read more ➺
Meaning: usually used sarcastically to someone who is constantly complaining
Example: "My baby wouldn't sleep last night, I am so tired." "Cry me a river, Joan. I haven’t had a good night's sleep in years." Read more ➺
Meaning: to take back what was said
Example: I can't believe that he didn't trust that we could win. He will have to eat his words. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that will not be proven until a later date
Example: I don't think that he studied for his test, even though he says he did. Only time will tell. Read more ➺
Meaning: from a different point of view
Example: It seems like a great building, on the other hand, you are displacing a lot of animals by building it. Read more ➺
Meaning: it is often better to say nothing at all
Example: Do not tell your mom that I broke her vase! Remember, silence is golden. Read more ➺
Meaning: to celebrate and have a wild time
Example: I can't wait to go out with my best friend and paint the town red! Read more ➺
Meaning: to look at all the possibilities and then to make a final decision
Example: At the end of the day, I have decided that law school would be the best path for me. Read more ➺
Meaning: To have a disagreement or quarrel with someone and stop being friendly. (fall out, falling-out)
Example: They fell out over money and haven't spoken since. Read more ➺
