All Idioms
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Meaning: difficult to discontinue of an aged habit
Example: The colonel still sleeps with a loaded pistol by his side, even though he has retired from the army ten years backs. As they say, old habits die hard. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be against someone or something
Example: The manager had stacked the deck against me but I was able to prove through the system that the error could be apportioned to me. Read more ➺
Meaning: to become big and muscular
Example: Google has beefed up it's search algorithm to provide the best quality search result to its users. Read more ➺
Meaning: every now and then
Example: The kids write to me from time to time letting me know of their latest adventures. Read more ➺
Meaning: the fact that responding to a negative situation in the same manner will not make things better in any sense
Example: You cannot leave the kitty because she was rude to you. Two wrongs don't make a right. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have (usually a disease)
Example: The Joshi's have all come down with the flu, so none of them will be able to attend your wedding. Read more ➺
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 ➺
