All Idioms
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Meaning: to request someone to repeat what has just been told
Example: The waiter could not understand what I was saying and kept repeating "come again" every time I named a dish to be ordered. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: a reverse in position
Example: I do not like my sister's new husband, and vice versa. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: spoil somebody's chance of doing something.
Example: He queered my pitch by asking for promotion before I did. Read more ➺
Meaning: an early rising person
Example: If you are an early bird, you know that watching the sunrise is how breathtaking. Read more ➺
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 ➺
