All Idioms
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Meaning: refers to the work that is done regularly by someone
Example: Teaching difficult students might sound like a nightmare to other people but to teachers it is all in a day's work. Read more ➺
Meaning: stop doing something, especially working
Example: After second heart attack, she decided it would be best to follow her doctor's advice and call it a day. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who unexpectedly wins or succeeds, especially when little is known about them.
Example: Jason was hardly mentioned during the race, but he became the dark horse and won the election. Read more ➺
Meaning: to discourage someone from doing something that they want to
Example: The rain today put a damper on the picnic plans. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do what someone else forces you to do
Example: In order to keep the peace Peter has to dance to his wife's tune. Read more ➺
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 ➺
