All Idioms

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as nice as ninepence

Meaning: A place that is very well organized.

Example: I was taken aback when I saw that this place is as nice as ninepence. Read more ➺


if wishes were horses, beggars would ride

Meaning: To wish for things does not yield to anything.

Example: She told me she wanted to become Miss Universe and I said, "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride". How else was I to react to such an absurd thing? Read more ➺


smitten

Meaning: Deeply affected by love or strong affection.

Example: She was clearly smitten with the charming barista. Read more ➺


have eyes only for

Meaning: be attracted to someone exclusively

Example: Jane was a very popular girl in her college and was surrounded by admirers, but she had eyes only for Steve. Read more ➺


wear off

Meaning: Gradually decrease in strength, intensity, or effectiveness, especially of sensations, effects, or emotions.

Example: The painkiller started to wear off after a few hours. Read more ➺


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 ➺


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