All Idioms
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Meaning: a usually humorous way of telling someone not to pursue something full time as he or she is not good at it
Example: I watched your performance at the theater today. My advice is don't give up your day job. Read more ➺
Meaning: to succeed
Example: My neighbor had applied for the post of architect in a big project, but did not cut the mustard. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who argues against something just to test it.
Example: I'll play devil's advocate and point out the flaws in your plan. Read more ➺
don’t count your chickens before they hatch
Meaning: do not count on something that has not yet happened
Example: Before committing to make the payment, wait till you receive the money from the bank. Don't count your chickens before they hatch. Read more ➺
Meaning: a privileged or distinguished person.
Example: Recently a party was hosted in the city where all the tall poppies were invited to raise charity for clean shelters in suburbs. Read more ➺
Meaning: one after another
Example: He often works in tandem with an engineer, one coding for the website and the other taking care of website design. Read more ➺
Meaning: done precisely
Example: The announcement of chief guest's arrival at the school annual function was timed to a T. Read more ➺
Meaning: silly act
Example: I want to sleep. Stop disturbing me by your monkey business. Read more ➺
Meaning: an action, whether verbal or physical that makes a bad situation even worse
Example: The presidential candidate’s provocative speech in these violent times is only going to add fuel to the flames. Read more ➺
Meaning: co-passenger who unnecessarily criticizes the driver while himself doing nothing
Example: I cannot stand my relatives being backseat driver to me. Read more ➺
