All Idioms
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Meaning: Very eager, enthusiastic, and ready to do something.
Example: Emily was keen as mustard to begin her new job and arrived at the office an hour early. Read more ➺
Meaning: A strong feeling of attraction, affection, love, or admiration, which is usually temporary and often one-sided.
Example: She has had a crush on her classmate since September. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be very attracted to someone
Example: My brother and his fiancee fell in love when they went for a camping trip together with a group of friends. Read more ➺
Meaning: to speak in a boring tone.
Example: He kept harping on about something. I had stopped paying attention a long while back. Read more ➺
Meaning: In the moment, instantly.
Example: I will be there in a trice, stop calling me so often. Read more ➺
Meaning: A very small amount; the tiniest detail.
Example: Not a jot or tittle of truth remained in his excuse. Read more ➺
Meaning: A very long time ago; from the distant past.
Example: She has been collecting stamps since year dot, making her album priceless. Read more ➺
Meaning: Someone who is old fashioned. The phrase can directly refer to old fashion too.
Example: Ask that old hat to keep out of my business. She has a lot to correct in her own life first. Read more ➺
Meaning: to receive information from a secret source.
Example: I'd like to believe that a little birdie told you about my secret, but I know exactly who it was that let you in on it. Read more ➺
Meaning: Someone who is vigilant late at night.
Example: In order to earn their bread so many people now have to turn into night owls. The customer service industry thrives on 24*7 availability of people. Read more ➺
