All Idioms
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Meaning: Time never stops for anyone; it keeps moving forward.
Example: Time and tide wait for no man, so he submitted his application before the deadline. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be fired from a job; an informal way to say someone is dismissed.
Example: After months of cutbacks, Mark finally got the pink slip from his company. Read more ➺
Meaning: To act carefully and avoid unnecessary risk.
Example: She decided to play safe and save her money instead of investing in a risky startup. Read more ➺
Meaning: A very cold night; a freezing night with severe cold.
Example: Last January was a true "three dog night," and even the heater could not warm the house. Read more ➺
Meaning: Loud noise, confusion, and busy activity happening at the same time.
Example: In the morning hurly-burly of the airport, Sarah almost forgot her passport at the café. Read more ➺
Meaning: To do something risky that may cause serious trouble later.
Example: Mark was playing with fire when he kept hiding debts from his business partner. Read more ➺
Meaning: To become more environmentally friendly and protect nature.
Example: Our office decided to go green by reducing paper use and switching to digital files. Read more ➺
Meaning: To focus all attention on one specific thing.
Example: We need to zero in on the main issue first before discussing smaller problems. Read more ➺
Meaning: To make a decisive move or take action at an important moment.
Example: When the project started failing, the manager knew it was time to pull the lever and change the entire strategy. Read more ➺
Meaning: To refuse or reject an offer, request, invitation, or proposal.
Example: She decided to turn down the job offer because she wanted to stay closer to her family. Read more ➺
