All Idioms

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make sense

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 ➺


building blocks

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 ➺


brought forward

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 ➺


surgical strike

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 ➺


take breath away

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 ➺


made it

Meaning: used to indicated the completion of a task

Example: "It is so amazing that you made it because we heard that it was a very difficult task." Read more ➺


you bet

Meaning: for sure

Example: The manager will pull this deal off. You bet on something else about him because this is definitely happening. Read more ➺


come what may

Meaning: anything happens; whatever come about

Example: The girl has decided to marry him come what may. She will proceed even if her entire family is against her decision. Read more ➺


you’ve got to be kidding

Meaning: To express disbelief or surprise at something that seems unbelievable.

Example: You've got to be kidding. There's no way he finished that project in one day. Read more ➺


young blood

Meaning: new members that provide various new schemes and ideas for the organization

Example: The Peace corps is in need of a young blood like Adam. Read more ➺


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