All Idioms

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Meaning: A person or thing that brings happiness, light, or positivity, especially during difficult times.

Example: When I was feeling down, my friend was a true ray of sunshine, cheering me up. Read more ➺

Meaning: not mentally sound

Example: With the number of silly remarks he comes up with, I wonder if he's not playing with a full deck. Read more ➺

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 ➺