All Idioms

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turn turtle

Meaning: It refers to something turning upside down.

Example: The canoe hit a rock and turn turtle in seconds. Read more ➺


as calm as a toad in the sun

Meaning: Extremely relaxed or peaceful.

Example: She stayed as calm as a toad in the sun during the interview. Read more ➺


basket case

Meaning: a person or a thing that is not able to function properly

Example: You should accept this job offer since this is your first job and that organization is a real basket case. Read more ➺


bug someone

Meaning: to bother or irritate someone

Example: The squadron leader bugged the military man in order to find out if he was a spy for the enemy. Read more ➺


use your loaf

Meaning: To tell someone to use their brain more in analysing what they are doing.

Example: I do not like it that you talk about people's disabilities so often. You ought to use your loaf and understand that you may be hurting someone's sentiments. Read more ➺


hive of activity

Meaning: a very busy place

Example: The restaurant on this weekend will be a hive of activities. Read more ➺


bug-eyed

Meaning: Refers to having eyes that are wide open, often from surprise, fear, or amazement.

Example: She looked bug-eyed when she saw the huge spider on the wall. Read more ➺


stir up a hornet’s nest

Meaning: to create trouble

Example: When the auditor asked for more shreds evidence, the treasury department stirred up a hornet's nest because they did not have more. This is how the fraud was actually revealed. Read more ➺


not hurt a fly

Meaning: Describes someone who is extremely gentle and would never intentionally cause harm to others.

Example: She's so kind she not hurt a fly, even when someone is rude to her. Read more ➺


drink like a fish

Meaning: this phrase means to drink heavily, which becomes worrisome

Example: At any party that he goes, he drinks like a fish. His wife ought to control this if she can. Read more ➺


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