All Idioms
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Meaning: to be strict about something
Example: Martha runs a tight ship at home. With 4 kids to take care of at home, she cannot have it any other way. Read more ➺
Meaning: a short warning to look out or pay attention because something is about to happen
Example: Heads up, Jake — that branch is falling right toward the path. Read more ➺
Meaning: Annoy or irritate someone persistently.
Example: Her constant criticism really gets under my skin. Read more ➺
Meaning: to pass on the responsibility
Example: The director of the company passed the torch after he got too sick to take care of the company matters. Read more ➺
Meaning: fulfilment of a wish after a long time
Example: This house is my dream come true. Read more ➺
Meaning: something very small amidst something very big
Example: You must be kidding when you say that you would like to find evidence in this case, it is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Read more ➺
Meaning: hurt, either bodily, emotionally or psychologically
Example: The man beat his own mother black and blue! How could someone do such a horrible act? The mother is still praying for the best for him though. Read more ➺
Meaning: to experience a change in circumstances
Example: The movie had a strange twist of fate and the protagonist was suddenly leading the army from being a mere foot soldier. I did not understand much of the plot, honestly. Read more ➺
Meaning: thinking about of something
Example: The waiter was so lost in thought that he did not see us coming in or occupying the table at all. Read more ➺
Meaning: be ignored or unobserved
Example: The management was so focused on planning for the next year's budget that they let this issue fall between the cracks. Read more ➺
