All Idioms
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Meaning: it refers to someone being completely crazy
Example: The way he dressed for the event, he must be as mad as a hatter. Read more ➺
Meaning: Fail to keep in contact or communication with someone.
Example: We promised to stay friends, but eventually we lost touch. Read more ➺
Meaning: do someone a favour hoping that a favour will be returned
Example: I don't mind helping him out this time, he's scratched my back many times. Read more ➺
Meaning: It means to be on wager or bet, when there is some sort of uncertainty.
Example: You needn’t have all your money at stake in the share market, it is better to diversify. Read more ➺
a leopard can’t change his spots
Meaning: one cannot change who they are
Example: He is bound to fail the exam again, a Leopard cannot change his spots after all. Read more ➺
a house divided against itself cannot stand
Meaning: things will work out when there is unity amongst those people that are involved in the task
Example: The workers will need to form a union because a house divided against itself cannot stand. Read more ➺
a fool and his money are easily parted
Meaning: Someone who is foolish can easily lose their money as it would be easy to dupe them out of it.
Example: Investing in that scam was a disaster — a fool and his money are easily parted. Read more ➺
Meaning: to wait
Example: Hold your horses! We have not won yet, so don't start celebrating. Read more ➺
Meaning: to make someone angry or irritated
Example: This stagnant traffic and constant honking is driving me up the wall. Read more ➺
Meaning: to make someone do what you want by making it difficult for them to refuse
Example: I did not want to attend the concert, but he twisted my arm into it. Read more ➺
