All Idioms

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up and running

Meaning: Fully working and operating as expected.

Example: The website was up and running after the technical issues were fixed. Read more ➺


for the birds

Meaning: Something worthless, useless, or not worth anyone's time or effort.

Example: The new rule was for the birds because it created more problems than it solved. Read more ➺


passive income

Meaning: Money earned regularly with little or no ongoing effort after the initial setup.

Example: She built passive income through online courses that kept selling after launch. Read more ➺


hands down

Meaning: Without any doubt; clearly the best or most obvious.

Example: This restaurant is hands down the best place to eat in the city. Read more ➺


mover and shaker

Meaning: A powerful or influential person who can make important things happen.

Example: She is a mover and shaker in the tech industry, shaping major trends and investments. Read more ➺


keep up with the Joneses

Meaning: To try to match the lifestyle, possessions, or social status of others, especially neighbors or peers.

Example: He bought a bigger house just to keep up with the Joneses, even though it stretched his budget. Read more ➺


lay waste

Meaning: To completely destroy or ruin something—especially plans, systems, careers, or reputations.

Example: The corruption scandal lay waste to his long and carefully built political career. Read more ➺


behind the times

Meaning: Outdated or old-fashioned; not keeping up with modern ideas, trends, or technology.

Example: The company's policies are behind the times, ignoring modern workplace flexibility. Read more ➺


turn back the hands of time

Meaning: To return to an earlier period or situation in life, history, or circumstances.

Example: She wished she could turn back the hands of time and avoid the mistake that changed her life. Read more ➺


even the score

Meaning: To take action so that both sides are equal again after one side had an advantage.

Example: After being treated unfairly at work, he waited for the right moment to even the score by proving his ability. Read more ➺


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