All Idioms
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a friend in need is a friend indeed
Meaning: used for a person who helps at the time of a requirement is a true friend
Example: He stayed with me throughout the time I was in the hospital, a friend in need is a friend indeed! Read more ➺
Meaning: It means to have to suffer through ordeal that makes a person prefer death over going through it again.
Example: Even after she got the surgery done she was in pain for weeks. It was a fate worse than death. Read more ➺
Meaning: It literally means what it says, that is, a person has not had better of whatever it is that is being discussed before.
Example: You should not have broken up with her. You have never had it so good with anyone else. Read more ➺
Meaning: It refers to animals that are of use to human beings, mostly used to address dogs.
Example: When his dog died he cried for many days in the memory of his only best friend. Read more ➺
Meaning: This refers to food that is of an exemplary quality
Example: She is such a wonderful cook. The cakes that she bakes are dish fit for the gods! Read more ➺
Meaning: It talks about nature appealing to a person.
Example: How could he hurt her like that? He has always been so nice, talk about the call of the wild! Read more ➺
Meaning: This phrase refers to someone who becomes happy at hopes provided based on false facts.
Example: The money was never going to be deposited by him. He kept promising her and let her stay in that fool’s paradise for way too long. Read more ➺
Meaning: Accept punishment or consequences for one's actions.
Example: After skipping work for days, John had to face the music when his boss found out. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that sounds familiar
Example: That name rings a bell but I cannot recall where I have heard it before. Read more ➺
Meaning: join in and help with something
Example: On Jane's birthday her friends decided to pitch in and have a surprise party for her. Read more ➺
