All Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: the rate of learning new skills
Example: Every employee undergoes a learning curve while getting to know the company. Read more ➺
Meaning: extremely easy to understand or comprehend
Example: There can be no exceptions. Every new recruit has to undergo an orientation course, it's as simple as that. Read more ➺
Meaning: to think carefully about a situation in order to make a decision
Example: Before deciding on which job to take, Peter has decided to take stock in order to make an informed decision on which choice would be best for him and his family. Read more ➺
Meaning: the whole day, throughout the entire day
Example: The beggar had to beg all day long before getting enough money to feed his hungry children. Read more ➺
Meaning: to continue with something
Example: After the huge earthquake the children are still carrying on with their shock. Read more ➺
Meaning: a day in which not much happens, so it feels like it is taking very long to pass
Example: The shop did not make a lot of money today, we had a slow day. Read more ➺
Meaning: to start ahead of the official start of an event
Example: I know that the paper only has to be in next week, but I would like to get a head start. Read more ➺
Meaning: raise your voice
Example: Can you speak up because those at the back can barely hear you? Read more ➺
