All Idioms
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Meaning: to tell a tale
Example: Kids like to have their grandparents spin a yarn for them. Read more ➺
Meaning: to die
Example: Many companies went belly up during the great inflation. Read more ➺
Meaning: To avoid wasting words on something that will not produce results.
Example: She wanted to persuade him, but save your breath—he'd already made up his mind. Read more ➺
Meaning: avoid dealing or being associated with
Example: You should have no truck with those few in your class. They are just trying to misuse your trait of helping others. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that is too fine
Example: The invention of internet has changed the way we live; it is the best thing since sliced bread. Read more ➺
Meaning: a win-win situation
Example: "If you decide to live here you get the greenery of the countryside and the amenities of urban life. Its the best of both worlds, really." Read more ➺
actions speak louder than words
Meaning: what you do carries more weight than what you say
Example: "You always speak of the importance of charity, but never do anything. Actions speak louder than words!" Read more ➺
Meaning: to make a bad situation worse
Example: The company rejected his application for a job, and to add insult to injury, refused to pay his expenses. Read more ➺
Meaning: a way of asking what someone else is thinking
Example: "You have been quiet for a while, a penny for your thoughts." Read more ➺
Meaning: short working hours
Example: With our boss on leave, most of us worked banker's hours for the whole week. Read more ➺
