All Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: To be undecided.
Example: He is not shilly-shally about his plans to move to the United States of America. Read more ➺
Meaning: strong and immediate attraction to someone you have just met
Example: For Sarah and Samuel, it was love at first sight, and they have now decided to get married. Read more ➺
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 ➺
