All Idioms
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Meaning: a homeless or impoverished person.
Example: After losing his work, he found himself down and out. Read more ➺
Meaning: very near to where somebody lives
Example: The best thing about having a house in this society is that all the popular eating joints are right at our doorstep. Read more ➺
Meaning: to take care of every detail, even minor ones
Example: I had dotted all the i's and crossed the t's, so I wondered why my application was rejected. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be over
Example: The deal is done for I am not going to speak with that man again. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to the realm or state after death; the afterlife.
Example: After his passing, many believed he had gone beyond the veil to reunite with loved ones. Read more ➺
Meaning: something is getting worse than usual.
Example: Have you recently seen their car? It has truly gone to the dogs. Read more ➺
Meaning: very tired
Example: Now, I am dog-tired after three days of the journey. Read more ➺
Meaning: allow somebody else to be criticized or attacked, often in order to protect one.
Example: Don't try to throw my brother to the wolves. I'll tell you the facts about the entire issue. Read more ➺
Meaning: A selfish person who will not use something but will not let others use it either.
Example: Mark never reads the old books in his office, yet he refuses to lend them to anyone—a real dog in the manger. Read more ➺
Meaning: a very competitive world
Example: The only rule of the marketplace was dog-eat-dog. Read more ➺
