All Idioms

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at daggers drawn

Meaning: almost ready to fight

Example: The two schools have been at daggers drawn for months. Ever since they played in the championship game. Read more ➺


down to earth

Meaning: decent, simple, realistic

Example: She is very down to earth person, not at all attracted by the glamour world. Read more ➺


fingers crossed

Meaning: a gesture of crossed fingers used to express good luck

Example: Good luck with your test tomorrow. I'll have my fingers crossed. Read more ➺


out of one’s depth

Meaning: a situation beyond one's knowledge or ability

Example: After watching this film, the audience realized that making comedy movies was out of the depth of this director. Read more ➺


in deep water

Meaning: a very serious situation

Example: The political party is in deep water after it was discovered that their candidate had lied in the report. Read more ➺


not give a damn

Meaning: to not care

Example: Their son does not give a damn about their health. His ill habits are costing the entire family now. Read more ➺


camp follower

Meaning: a person who is supportive of the cause, person or organisation

Example: The only issue of being related to a celebrity is that the camp followers never leave you alone. Read more ➺


come on

Meaning: to request to hurry (something)

Example: The waiter asked us to come on and get the table before the people who had reserved it would arrive. Big tips do work! Read more ➺


come to a head

Meaning: to reach a point in a situation where action needs to be taken

Example: The negative political climate in America seems to have come to a head. Read more ➺


cost an arm and a leg

Meaning: very expensive

Example: I'd like to have a new farmhouse, but it may cost me an arm and a leg. Read more ➺


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