All Idioms
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Meaning: to be the last in a sequence of unpleasant things
Example: The last straw in their relationship was when he physically abused her. She walked out after that. Read more ➺
Meaning: to say that when a person tries to do something, it works out at the third attempt
Example: The fellow finally managed to pass his exam. As they say, third time's a charm. Read more ➺
Meaning: to depart in a haste
Example: The police threatened to imprison everyone in the crowd that did not 23 skidoo from the park. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be doing something that will definitely have a negative outcome
Example: The trip was up a blind alley it seems because the travel agent could not even jot down a proper itinerary. I wonder why they booked a holiday with such a shady company anyway. Read more ➺
Meaning: Divert attention from something important by focusing on something less significant but more sensational.
Example: The government created a scandal just to wag the dog before elections. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have a good or bad news enlarged by circumstances
Example: The restaurant owners had the best of everything at one point. But you know what they say, when it rains, it pours. Today they are left with absolutely nothing. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be carrying a wild look
Example: Their residence is totally wild and woolly but all in all I found them to be warm people. Read more ➺
Meaning: to treat somebody (usually a woman) to wine and dinner;
Example: The wine and dine at this hotel is among the best that you will ever find. Read more ➺
Meaning: everybody leaves their wealth behind after death
Example: The whole world knows that you can't take it with you but they still have so much affiliation to their worldly possessions. Read more ➺
Meaning: denial to allow rebellious activities, usually by rigid and strict application of the rules;
Example: There is zero tolerance towards any gender bias in this company. Read more ➺
