All Idioms
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Meaning: a store that fulfills various requirements which is preferable by customers
Example: That corner store is a one stop shop for anyone looking for video games. Read more ➺
Meaning: To become very humble in behaviour when someone points out a wrong doing by the person.
Example: I know for certain that the appliance should not be handled this way but if I turn out to be wrong then I'll eat humble pie. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be quiet when one knows that if the wrong thing is said then there will be more trouble.
Example: I can’t tell you because you will not be able to keep schtum about it. Read more ➺
Meaning: likely to fail because of serious problems
Example: Their marriage was on the rocks as they couldn't get along with each other anymore and were having huge arguments very frequently. Read more ➺
Meaning: to hate someone very much
Example: After years of being in an unhappy marriage and later going through an ugly divorce, they now can't stand the sight of each other. Read more ➺
Meaning: Heated argument or loud, intense quarrel, usually between people who are close.
Example: They had a blazing row over money right in the middle of the street. Read more ➺
Meaning: to experience a lot of problems in a period of life
Example: They have usually been very supportive of each other, but right now, their marriage is going through a bit of a rough patch. Read more ➺
Meaning: to get married
Example: They have been dating each other for quite some time now and are planning to tie the knot a few months from now. Read more ➺
Meaning: to get married
Example: Have you heard? Marge and Sam are getting hitched this weekend. Read more ➺
Meaning: affection given in order to gain a reward
Example: I had suspected all along that Jane's affair with that man was just cupboard love. What she really liked about him was his big mansion and luxurious car. Read more ➺
