All Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: furious contest, discussion, etc.
Example: The man is not sure if he has it in him to appreciate the cut and thrust of such a huge organisational business. Read more ➺
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 ➺
