All Idioms
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Meaning: to find an alternative for something, someone or to perform a task
Example: The way around such a problem would mean that we lose another 6 months in the completion of this project. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do something as a precautionary measure
Example: The cake was ordered just in case the desert that she made did not turn up well. Read more ➺
Meaning: effort to do something as soon as possible
Example: The completion of this project was honestly a race against time. The client needed to have filed the documents in the court by today at any cost. Read more ➺
Meaning: not 12 in numbers but 13
Example: The fellow gave me a baker's dozen of cookies. It made my children very happy. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be underway
Example: The project has been in the pipeline since forever. I am not sure if it will ever get completed. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be logical, clear, or easy to understand.
Example: After hearing the witness explain the timeline clearly, the whole story finally made sense. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that is a basic element (of the subject)
Example: The building blocks of success, in my view, come from perseverance and hard work. Read more ➺
Meaning: to bring forth
Example: The meeting has been brought forward by the board and we have to start preparing for it right away. Read more ➺
Meaning: to cause injury or damage to the intended targets
Example: The surgical strikes that the Indian army carried out in the year 2016 were an example of the strength that they hold. The enemy better not mess around here. Read more ➺
Meaning: astonish; surprise; amaze or astound somebody
Example: The ring literally took my breath away. There was a monster of a diamond on it. Read more ➺
