All Idioms
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a picture is worth a thousand words
Meaning: a picture conveys information more effectively than words
Example: A good presentation should contain more of graphics and less of text, since a picture is worth a thousand words. Read more ➺
Meaning: to deceive someone
Example: I'm not as dumb as you think; don't try to pull the wool over my eyes. Read more ➺
Meaning: to agree fully with someone.
Example: Though they work as a team, they often don't see eye to eye on most issues. Read more ➺
Meaning: delay or avoid making a decision or choice
Example: Has he decided which offer he is going to accept or is he still sitting on the fence? Read more ➺
Meaning: abbreviate a long explanation into a short one
Example: To make a long story short, he still stays in the apartment but now it is owned by someone else. Read more ➺
Meaning: To miss a chance.
Example: I delayed too long and missed the boat on getting early bird tickets. Read more ➺
Meaning: a purpose in doing something that is seemingly crazy
Example: You may be thinking that I have gone crazy, but there's a method to my madness. Read more ➺
Meaning: Listening eagerly and with great attention.
Example: When the teacher began explaining the surprise project, the class was all ears. Read more ➺
Meaning: standard rules of polite or acceptable behavior
Example: It was ensured by the police that both the parties adhered to the Queensberry rules during their hearing session in the high court. Read more ➺
Meaning: State of alertness or watchfulness, especially due to anticipation of danger or surprise.
Example: The security guards remained on the qui vive throughout the night. Read more ➺
