All Idioms
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Meaning: someone who achieves the success with his own hark work
Example: The governor is a self-made man and has had properties around the city even before he joined politics. Read more ➺
Meaning: be completely conscious of the real status of situation
Example: I am under no illusion that living in Canada is going to be very easy. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do business quickly.
Example: The vegetable vendor was doing a roaring trade in the market today. Read more ➺
Meaning: an unseen (glass) barrier for women and people who belong to minority groups in climbing up the corporate, political, or social ladder of success, regardless of whether they are qualified for the job.
Example: The woman made every attempt but could not break the highest and toughest glass ceiling. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be near about the exact (usually in amount)
Example: The management was given a ballpark figure at the very beginning of the presentation. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be following a routine that is both, exhaustive as well as competitive
Example: The man has been in a rat race all his life. No wonder he is enjoying his retired life to the fullest. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have the authority to make decisions over someone or something
Example: The man has an upper hand to his wife. It is reflected in the way he speaks with her. Read more ➺
Meaning: to meet someone or go somewhere in a brief and informal manner
Example: The gardener stopped by the nursery to get some soil for his garden. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be done in a compulsory manner
Example: The must haves this season include a tunic and a head scarf. Read more ➺
Meaning: to meet someone
Example: The men had never come across a failure and hence did not know how to deal with it. Read more ➺
