All Idioms
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Meaning: in a straight line
Example: The nearest hotel is about 24 kilometers away as the crow flies. Read more ➺
Meaning: readily won and readily lost
Example: I won a lot of money at the casino last night but lost it on my way out. Oh well, easy come, easy go. Read more ➺
Meaning: in clandestine
Example: The planning board of the finance division constantly meets behind closed doors, in case its negotiations become known in advance. Read more ➺
Meaning: quite soon in the future
Example: All candidates will be informed of our decision in due course. Read more ➺
Meaning: Secretly working together to do something dishonest or illegal.
Example: The cashier was in cahoots with the supervisor to steal money from the store. Read more ➺
Meaning: to wait or take rest
Example: The prisoner has been awarded the death penalty is cooling his heels until the President evaluates if mercy can be sanctioned. Read more ➺
Meaning: to happen
Example: The lady has come to pass that she will be in labour soon. Read more ➺
Meaning: to interject a remark
Example: The family always chimes in with the others so they never feel like they have joined the social network from out of town. Read more ➺
Meaning: to fall for something, either literally or metaphorically
Example: The building caved in by itself after being erect for almost 70 years. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have complete authority
Example: The guy has carte blanche over who works and who does not in this company. Read more ➺
