All Idioms
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Meaning: Money saved for future use, such as retirement.
Example: They carefully built a substantial nest egg to fund their retirement. Read more ➺
Meaning: keep quiet and say nothing
Example: We are throwing a party for our friend Jeremy, but its a surprise, so don't tell him anything about it. Mum's the word. Read more ➺
Meaning: somebody whose activities are uncommon and out of control
Example: He was a loose cannon and could not be risked in front of the press. Read more ➺
like a chicken with its head cut off
Meaning: act in a frenzied manner
Example: Does he know how to handle the situation? He has been running around all morning like a chicken with its head cut off. Read more ➺
Meaning: A situation where everyone has the same chances and fair conditions.
Example: The new rules were created to give small companies a level playing field against larger corporations. Read more ➺
Meaning: ask for someone's full attention
Example: Lend me your ears, and I will tell you about my adventures in the mountains. Read more ➺
Meaning: someone or something that is last in sequence, but not less in importance
Example: After the success of his first book, the author thanked his publisher, editor, and, last but not the least, his family. Read more ➺
Meaning: tap knuckle on wood in order to avoid bad luck
Example: I am expecting a promotion and a big pay hike this year, touch wood. Read more ➺
Meaning: an automatic response to something
Example: It was a typical knee jerk reaction. He said no immediately without considering our proposal. Read more ➺
Meaning: manage to stay alive with very little money
Example: When he first came to the city, he earned barely enough to keep body and soul together. Read more ➺
