All Idioms
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Meaning: people who have an inclination towards being fainthearted.
Example: Ginna's got a yellow streak which shows up the moment she is asked to stand up against Nick. Read more ➺
Meaning: happening in continuation throughout the whole year
Example: The park provides free food for orphans year-round as a service to the God and humanity. Read more ➺
Meaning: once something has been done you cannot run away from it, you can only face the aftermath
Example: Remember Tom, you cannot unring the bell once you have sent out that mail. Read more ➺
Meaning: a young person who has many new ideas and wants a reform
Example: Dan Mannix is one of the investment industry's Young Turks but his contact book bulges with seasoned veterans. Read more ➺
Meaning: the highest pinnacle of a person's career or life
Example: The birth of his daughter was the zenith of his life. Read more ➺
Meaning: do something at full speed
Example: I need to submit this assignment in two days' time. I have to put pedal to the metal else I will miss the deadline. Read more ➺
Meaning: go out and enjoy yourself at one or more places in the town
Example: All of us slept till late afternoon after we had a night out on the town and returned after dawn. Read more ➺
Meaning: everyone in agreement
Example: Before we begin with the discussion, I want to make sure that all of us are on the same page. Read more ➺
Meaning: being anxious or nervous
Example: We have been on pins and needles since we got the news that she had been stranded in the hills amidst a landslide. Read more ➺
Meaning: an informal or unofficial statement
Example: I will give you the information regarding what really happened, but strictly off the record. Read more ➺
