All Idioms
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Meaning: to have a suspicion that something is wrong
Example: The manager smelled something fishy and started an investigation. He eventually found that 3 of the 4 employees were stealing from the store. Read more ➺
Meaning: to address someone in an affectionate way
Example: The son of a gun managed to pass all the subjects this time along! I am so happy! Read more ➺
Meaning: to be left-handed
Example: The mother expected her baby to be a southpaw like her but she was very much right handed. Read more ➺
Meaning: to start doing something over from the beginning
Example: The class has started the lesson from scratch to be able to understand the basics in a better manner. Read more ➺
the bigger they are the harder they fall
Meaning: to fail according to the size of the venture
Example: The prime minister probably realizes that the bigger they are the harder they fall. So he has been very cautious about all of his plans and policies up till now. Read more ➺
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 ➺
