All Idioms
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Meaning: something very common and not having much value
Example: Adventure and traveling based reality shows are now outdated and a dime a dozen. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be firm and resolute about something
Example: The businessman was digging heels about buying these stocks even though all of his business partners were against it. They finally had to give him his way. Read more ➺
Meaning: to expire while working
Example: She doesn't want to retire - she'd rather die in harness. Read more ➺
Meaning: give credit to an opponent's merits, grudgingly or not.
Example: I don't like what the new management has done, but give the devil his due, sales have improved. Read more ➺
Meaning: in no way, under no circumstances
Example: You will go on a date with my sister over my dead body! Read more ➺
Meaning: refers to the work that is done regularly by someone
Example: Teaching difficult students might sound like a nightmare to other people but to teachers it is all in a day's work. Read more ➺
Meaning: stop doing something, especially working
Example: After second heart attack, she decided it would be best to follow her doctor's advice and call it a day. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who unexpectedly wins or succeeds, especially when little is known about them.
Example: Jason was hardly mentioned during the race, but he became the dark horse and won the election. Read more ➺
Meaning: to discourage someone from doing something that they want to
Example: The rain today put a damper on the picnic plans. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do what someone else forces you to do
Example: In order to keep the peace Peter has to dance to his wife's tune. Read more ➺
