All Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
