All Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: used to express a situation of uncertainty or confusion
Example: I don't want to be at sixes and sevens with you. Read more ➺
Meaning: at the very last minute before an event
Example: Just minutes before the deadline, he definitely submitted his assignment at the eleventh hour. Read more ➺
Meaning: enjoy your meal/food
Example: I want to thank you all for coming to my dinner party, and I'd like to wish you all bon appetit! Read more ➺
Meaning: to be in a tough situation with limited options
Example: The company has its back against the wall and if the employees do not help out now, it will be bankrupt soon. Read more ➺
Meaning: to stop speaking
Example: "His continuous talking makes me wish he could button his lip." Read more ➺
Meaning: to do something different from what is expected
Example: His method of teaching physics breaks the mould. Read more ➺
that’s the way the cookie crumbles
Meaning: no matter how unfair the situation is, it must be accepted
Example: The manager was fired from his job after making such a huge mistake, but that's the way the cookie crumbles. Read more ➺
Meaning: experience financial hardship
Example: Since Farrokh was made redundant, we've really felt the pinch. We can't even afford to buy the kids new shoes. Read more ➺
