All Idioms
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Meaning: From a past time until now.
Example: She moved to the city in 2018, and ever since she has worked in digital marketing. Read more ➺
Meaning: To look sad, disappointed, or unhappy. (figurative)
Example: Everyone could tell she had a long face after hearing the bad news. Read more ➺
Meaning: Figurative sense: to move, act, or behave frantically and without coordination—like a panicked chicken.
Example: Everyone burst into laughter when Maya started doing the funky chicken at the wedding party. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be involved in several activities or projects at the same time.
Example: She's launching a podcast, finishing a course, and pitching clients—she clearly has many irons in the fire. Read more ➺
Meaning: Caught in a helpless or vulnerable situation when unready or unprepared for it.
Example: The rival crew filmed him outside the store, and he was caught lacking with no one around to help. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used to describe something that is very complex in a ridiculous or silly way.
Example: The inventor proudly displayed a Heath Robinson machine that used ropes, bells, and buckets just to make a cup of tea. Read more ➺
Meaning: Doing something very quickly or in large amounts.
Example: The startup grew hand over fist, signing new customers every week so the team expanded fast. Read more ➺
Meaning: So afraid that you cannot move.
Example: She was scared stiff when she heard someone knocking at her window late at night. Read more ➺
Meaning: To make a mistake or fail to do something you were responsible for.
Example: The manager dropped the ball when he forgot to send the report on time. Read more ➺
Meaning: Intentionally avoiding attention or publicity; keeping oneself unnoticed.
Example: After the controversy, the actor chose to low-profile his public appearances to stay out of the news. Read more ➺
