List of All Idioms
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Meaning: to play with or tease someone
Example: The cops do not like playing cat and mouse games with the culprits before catching them. Read on
Meaning: the act of stealing
Example: I can't believe I paid that much money for that outfit. It was a rip off. Read on
Meaning: someone who talks too much
Example: Your big mouth always gets you in trouble at school, Steven! Read on
Meaning: by any possible means
Example: The farmer will not sell us the land. By hook or by crook, he is hanging on to it. Read on
Meaning: to be in charge of what is happening and what should happen
Example: The policeman is the one who will call the shots during the political gatherings. Read on
Meaning: good gardening results
Example: My mother has green fingers. She can grow just about anything in the garden. Read on
Meaning: experience sudden anger
Example: Jake's parents are going to hit the roof when they see the damage he's done to their car. Read on
Meaning: to do an activity alone
Example: They asked him to go to the movies, but he decided to lone it. Read on
Meaning: the sudden end of a very happy or successful period
Example: She looked so happy about getting married that her sister just couldn't burst the bubble. Read on
Meaning: a narrow escape from disaster
Example: It was quite a close call, but my father managed to avoid hitting the animal that ran across the highway. Read on
