All Idioms

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as bald as a coot

Meaning: Totally bald.

Example: She is in remission now but the Chemo Therapy has left her as bald as a coot. Read more ➺


well read

Meaning: Well-educated and learned.

Example: She is well read does not mean that she can go out on the streets and fend for herself. To be street smart is a requirement in what she wants to do. Read more ➺


laughing stock

Meaning: Something ridiculous which can be laughed upon.

Example: After the event and how he behaved there, he was the laughing stock in school for days to come. Read more ➺


mumbo jumbo

Meaning: Something that does not make sense.

Example: I do not believe in this mumbo jumbo, human life should be valued far more than some ritual that one is not willing to forego. Read more ➺


all singing, all dancing

Meaning: Something that is full of verve, vivacity and liveliness.

Example: She went home from the play all singing all dancing. It was one of the liveliest performances that she had ever witnessed. Read more ➺


as easy as pie

Meaning: an easy thing

Example: The results are sure to be good this time since the exam was as easy as a pie. Read more ➺


flesh and blood

Meaning: The phrase refers to immediate family members who share DNA, such as parents, siblings, and children.

Example: He treats his nephew with special care because he is his own flesh and blood. Read more ➺


high on the hog

Meaning: someone who is used to luxury

Example: We aren't as wealthy as the Jones' to eat so high on the hog. Read more ➺


know the ropes

Meaning: to know all the ways and means to get something done

Example: She has been working here for 30 years and knows the ropes to getting anything done. Read more ➺


dry run

Meaning: a rehearsal before the actual performance

Example: Today is only a dry run so we will not be using the actual costumes. Read more ➺


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