All Idioms

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head over heels

Meaning: fall deeply and completely in love, especially suddenly

Example: Tom and Mary are head over heels in love with each other and are going to get married next month. Read more ➺


lovey-dovey

Meaning: showing lot of love or affection

Example: We had gone for lunch with our boss and his wife, but it was pretty awkward with a couple getting lovey-dovey a couple of tables away from us. Read more ➺


red letter day

Meaning: a day of significance

Example: The day that I started my journey towards my real career was a red-letter day for me. Read more ➺


pin money

Meaning: A small amount.

Example: The maid service in this area are no longer available at pin money. You have to shell out big bucks in order to get household help. Read more ➺


fall for

Meaning: Become romantically attracted or emotionally attached to someone.

Example: He fell for his coworker the moment he met her. Read more ➺


go steady

Meaning: have a romantic relationship with someone

Example: Kate and Jack have been going steady with each other for the past few years now. Read more ➺


have the hots for

Meaning: Be infatuated or intensely interested in someone romantically.

Example: He's obviously have the hots for his coworker—he can't stop staring at her. Read more ➺


hissy fit

Meaning: To throw a tantrum.

Example: A hissy fit is not justified just to get someone to listen to you. You have to be more mature than that. Read more ➺


save face

Meaning: To be able to hide public disgrace by taking some action.

Example: I managed to save face by being able to speak about the topic, the presentation that was made was really not good. Read more ➺


quality time

Meaning: Well spent time or time that is spent in good company.

Example: After years of busy schedules, Michael started spending more quality time with his family. Read more ➺


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