All Idioms
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Meaning: to be pregnant
Example: After trying for a baby for several years, Mark was happy when his wife told him she had a bun in the oven. Read more ➺
Meaning: unwilling to speak about an event
Example: When it came the time for him to share stories of this conquests, he became strangely tight-lipped. Read more ➺
Meaning: a flatterer; toady
Example: Even with her boss looking very untidy, Mel still complimented her and this showed her to be an apple polisher. Read more ➺
Meaning: Having many responsibilities or tasks to deal with.
Example: Daniel has a lot on his plate this month because he is handling two major projects at work. Read more ➺
Meaning: unlikely to be true
Example: When he told us the stories of his youth, everyone could agree that they were far-fetched. Read more ➺
Meaning: no one is self-sufficient; everyone relies on others somehow
Example: Having children has taught me that no man is an island. Read more ➺
Meaning: Earn the money needed to live and support oneself or one's family.
Example: He worked two jobs to bring home the bacon for his family. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be very cold
Example: The movie gave me a chill to the marrow. I am not recommending it to anyone. It is horrible. Read more ➺
running around like a headless chicken
Meaning: to carry on in a disorganised manner
Example: After failing to take her equipment to the lab, Lizzie ran around like a headless chicken while trying to conduct her experiment. Read more ➺
Meaning: being completely available to someone when needed
Example: No matter what time of day it is, she is always at his beck and call. Read more ➺
