All Idioms

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over the moon

Meaning: extremely pleased or happy

Example: Judy was over the moon when Tim proposed to her. Read more ➺


hit the books

Meaning: Start studying intensely, especially for an exam or academic purpose.

Example: Finals are next week, so it's time to hit the books. Read more ➺


stone’s throw

Meaning: a short distance

Example: His workplace is a stone's throw away from his home. Read more ➺


let the chips fall where they may

Meaning: let something happen, no matter what happens after that

Example: Honesty demands that you tell the truth about what happened, and let the chips fall where they may. Read more ➺


tickled pink

Meaning: excited and happy.

Example: His wife was tickled pink when he sent her flowers and gifts at work for no reason. Read more ➺


blow away

Meaning: impress someone very much

Example: This new has has such an interesting story and an amazing ending that it just blew me away. Read more ➺


couldn’t care less

Meaning: Indifference: To have a complete lack of interest or concern about someone or something.

Example: He couldn't care less about what people thought of his eccentric hobbies. Read more ➺


sell out

Meaning: Betraying one’s principles, values, or supporters in exchange for personal gain.

Example: Many fans felt the politician sold out when he abandoned his campaign promises for corporate donations. Read more ➺


running on fumes

Meaning: to continue doing something even when you have no energy left

Example: After two nights of continuous work, I'm running on fumes today. Read more ➺


go the extra mile

Meaning: to make an extra effort

Example: When it comes to weaker students, the teacher goes the extra mile to help them understand. Read more ➺


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