All Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: free of a difficult situation
Example: Since it was his first offence, and a minor one at that, he was let off the hook with just a warning. Read more ➺
Meaning: off to a bad start
Example: Their relationship started off on the wrong foot when they had a huge misunderstanding. Read more ➺
Meaning: a very small place
Example: How do you expect all four of us to stay in that room? There's no room to swing a cat in there. Read more ➺
Meaning: not agree for something
Example: The children asked whether they could all go out for a camping trip, but no dice, their parents refused. Read more ➺
Meaning: in a very short amount of time
Example: I'll get that job done in a New York minute if you give it to me. Read more ➺
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 ➺
