All Idioms
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Meaning: a competition where the outcome is difficult to predict or judge
Example: I think this year's election would be anyone's call. Both the candidates seem to have an equally divided support base. Read more ➺
Meaning: a bold, defiant or aggressive manner
Example: Unable to tolerate Jack's in your face attitude anymore, his boss fired him from the job. Read more ➺
Meaning: naked
Example: The model created a sensation when she posed for a magazine cover in the buff. Read more ➺
Meaning: to look for something everywhere
Example: The lawyers searched every nook and cranny to find more evidence but alas, there was none. Read more ➺
idle hands are the devil’s tools
Meaning: if you have nothing to do, you are likely to do some mischief
Example: All the kids should be kept busy while you are away; idle hands are the devil's tools. Read more ➺
Meaning: when something good is added to another good thing that you already have
Example: Everyone expected him to do well in the exams. Getting first rank was the icing on the cake. Read more ➺
Meaning: in extremely bad state and becoming worse
Example: With corruption and malpractices everywhere, the political leadership seem to be going to hell in a handbasket. Read more ➺
Meaning: To lose self-control; panic or act irrationally.
Example: During the fire drill, some students lost their heads and rushed toward the wrong exit. (panic / irrational) Read more ➺
Meaning: If you do things too quickly, you can make mistakes.
Example: He tried to fix the leak in a hurry, but haste makes waste and it got worse. Read more ➺
Meaning: A strong inner sense or instinct about something, without logical proof.
Example: Her gut feeling told her not to sign the contract, even though it seemed profitable. Read more ➺
