All Idioms
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Meaning: a story that cannot be believed easily
Example: You cannot believe everything he says since most of them are just tall stories. Read more ➺
Meaning: a wiseacre
Example: He is the class clown with the constant talking and making fun of others. Read more ➺
Meaning: A duplicate of the exact nature.
Example: She is a dead ringer of one of my friends. I in fact walked up to her at an event mistaking her for my friend. Read more ➺
Meaning: to show disapproval.
Example: I have to keep slapping his wrist away from the cake or there will be nothing left for the party. Read more ➺
Meaning: Completely happy and at ease, like nothing in the world could bother you right now.
Example: After the kids finally went to bed, Sarah poured a cup of tea, sat on the porch, and felt happy as a clam. Read more ➺
Meaning: Totally bald.
Example: She is in remission now but the Chemo Therapy has left her as bald as a coot. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
