All Idioms
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Meaning: to earn out of something in big amounts
Example: He has cashed in on the estate that his father created. I do not believe he has anything to call his own out there. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be exclusive
Example: The children of the crème de la crème crowd go to this school. Needless to say that it is among the costliest in town. Read more ➺
Meaning: Expresses that a feeling or quality affects someone or something deeply and completely.
Example: Losing him hurt me to my core, and I'm still trying to heal. Read more ➺
Meaning: ready-made
Example: The rules in our school are cut and dried. Everyone is expected to follow them. Read more ➺
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 ➺
