All Idioms
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Meaning: to have complete authority
Example: The guy has carte blanche over who works and who does not in this company. Read more ➺
Meaning: to insult someone
Example: She was afraid that if she wore spectacles to her school, the other kids would call her names. Read more ➺
Meaning: to reduce the amount of something (usually bad)
Example: I am trying to cut down on sugar this month. I would like to lose some weight before going on holiday. Read more ➺
Meaning: in an unguarded way
Example: She has a habit of making off-the-cuff remarks which she later denies. Read more ➺
Meaning: seek to gain advantage by flattery
Example: Her uncle is so rich that she feels compelled to curry favor with him lest she does not get mentioned in the will! Read more ➺
Meaning: economise on time, money, materials or effort, perhaps unwisely
Example: It is certainly not a sensible move to cut corners with national security. Read more ➺
Meaning: to happen at the precise moment
Example: The race started right on cue. It was indeed enthralling to watch. Read more ➺
Meaning: To defend a person, cause, or idea strongly and publicly.
Example: Marie and her friends are willing to take up the cudgels for women's rights. Read more ➺
Meaning: to like something
Example: This music is much more my cup of tea than this new stuff. Read more ➺
Meaning: to talk about a subject in an eager tone
Example: The opposition party was in full cry in the parliament yesterday to ensure that the changes proposed by the government are not passed as legislation. Read more ➺
