All Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: decent, simple, realistic
Example: She is very down to earth person, not at all attracted by the glamour world. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: very expensive
Example: I'd like to have a new farmhouse, but it may cost me an arm and a leg. Read more ➺
