All Idioms

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Meaning: to summon the courage to do something

Example: After losing the first place position to Martha, everyone heard Mary's mother tell her to buck up. Read more ➺

Meaning: to be brave in the face of adversity

Example: Throughout the funeral of her parents, Mary kept a stiff upper lip. Read more ➺

Meaning: immature or poor skill

Example: From the way the soldier handled the gun, everyone could tell that he was wet behind the ears. Read more ➺

Meaning: to destroy something that is profitable to you mostly because of greed.

Example: By selling off his business, Alex killed the goose that lays the golden egg. Read more ➺

Meaning: to stay out of trouble by not doing anything wrong

Example: By avoiding the drug dealers on the corner street, James was making an effort to keep his nose clean. Read more ➺

Meaning: used to refer a time when someone has nothing to say

Example: Speak up boy or cat got your tongue? Read more ➺

Meaning: used to refer a time in the not so distant future

Example: From now on, every student must switch off their phones before coming to my class. Read more ➺

Meaning: front-to-front

Example: Even with the increased hostility at work, Amanda faced all her colleagues head-on as she pitched her new proposal. Read more ➺

Meaning: to be in a difficult situation

Example: Seeing as the deadline was looming and Grace was yet to round up the project, she realised she was in a pickle. Read more ➺

Meaning: to be careful about one's words or actions around another person

Example: Whenever Lisa is around the house, everyone has to walk on eggshells around her in order not to get her annoyed. Read more ➺