All Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: thoughts of very intelligent people are similar to each other
Example: The two of us had the same idea at the same time. Well, great minds think alike! Read more ➺
Meaning: someone who tries to help people in trouble or need
Example: The beggar was lying shivering on the road when a good Samaritan came along and gave him a blanket and some warm clothes. Read more ➺
Meaning: risk everything and go for an all out effort
Example: Realizing that they would be out of the competition if they lost this match, the players went for broke. Read more ➺
Meaning: be poorly received by an audience
Example: The joke he cracked went down like a lead balloon. Read more ➺
Meaning: to get away
Example: The police were on the criminal's trail but in the end he managed to give them the slip. Read more ➺
