All Idioms
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Meaning: accept something and move on
Example: I know you are bitter about losing that job, but try to get over it and find another one. Read more ➺
Meaning: To begin discussing the most important facts of a matter.
Example: After the introductions, the team get down to brass tacks and discussed the project budget in detail. Read more ➺
Meaning: go from being very poor to being very wealthy
Example: He went from rags to riches after his roadside performances were noticed by a famous movie maker and he was offered roles in his movies. Read more ➺
Meaning: To raise the middle finger as an insulting gesture.
Example: Jake flipped the bird at the reckless driver after nearly getting hit in traffic. Read more ➺
Meaning: A brief but intense effort or success that doesn't lead to lasting or repeated results.
Example: It seemed promising early on, but flash in the pan efforts often fizzle without follow-through. Read more ➺
Meaning: have a great time doing something enjoyable
Example: The children had a field day when they were taken on a trip to the museum. Read more ➺
everything but the kitchen sink
Meaning: almost everything that one can think of
Example: When he moved out of the house, he took along everything but the kitchen sink. Read more ➺
Meaning: many people falling ill or dying around the same time
Example: It was flu season and people in our office were dropping like flies. Read more ➺
Meaning: a situation where the outcome is not decided until the very end
Example: With both teams being equally matched and putting up an exceptional display, the match was very exiting and went down to the wire. Read more ➺
don’t look a gift horse in the mouth
Meaning: don't be ungrateful when you receive a gift
Example: I know you don't like the dress very much, but it was a gift; you should not look a gift horse in the mouth. Read more ➺
