All Idioms

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in a clover

Meaning: prosperous, living well.

Example: The teacher told us to work hard in our education to be in a clover in the future. Read more ➺


volte face

Meaning: to change beliefs (suddenly) from something to its complete opposite

Example: The current prime minister thinks it is a joke to volte face on the plans that he announces publicly. Read more ➺


vice versa

Meaning: a reverse in position

Example: I do not like my sister's new husband, and vice versa. Read more ➺


vent spleen

Meaning: to exhibit your rage

Example: The board members in the annual meeting witnessed the company's shareholders venting their spleen over them as they were angry. Read more ➺


quantum leap

Meaning: to make a significant improvement or dramatic advancement

Example: The store has taken a quantum leap from where it was and seems to be headed strongly in the right direction. Read more ➺


quote, unquote

Meaning: to use a phrase which has been coined by someone else but saying it in disbelief.

Example: She wants to practice law because it is a quote – respected – unquote - field. Read more ➺


queer pitch

Meaning: spoil somebody's chance of doing something.

Example: He queered my pitch by asking for promotion before I did. Read more ➺


early bird

Meaning: an early rising person

Example: If you are an early bird, you know that watching the sunrise is how breathtaking. Read more ➺


the calm before the storm

Meaning: an extremely peaceful atmosphere right before any serious incident or crisis

Example: The family's meeting on property dispute begins today and I'm just sitting down with a cup of coffee, enjoying the calm before the storm. Read more ➺


cut and thrust

Meaning: furious contest, discussion, etc.

Example: The man is not sure if he has it in him to appreciate the cut and thrust of such a huge organisational business. Read more ➺


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