All Idioms
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Meaning: deter or discourage somebody
Example: It is not nice to pour cold water on someone's plan when you do not want to be a part of it in the first place. Read more ➺
Meaning: as one might say
Example: She was, to coin a phrase, as clever as fox. Read more ➺
Meaning: under suspicion
Example: The luxury transport industry is under a cloud at the moment after newspapers revealed that many indulged in illegal activities. Read more ➺
Meaning: complicated, ridiculous, or unbelievable story
Example: She started to tell some cock and bull story to the police officers about how she found a huge bag containing 5 pounds of gold. Read more ➺
Meaning: very happy
Example: She's been on cloud nine since she heard the news of her engagement. Read more ➺
Meaning: go public about something private or hidden
Example: He was in his late teens when he came out of the closet. Read more ➺
Meaning: an irresistible victory.
Example: The forecasters are predicting a clean sweep for the ruling party in the approaching election. Read more ➺
Meaning: to make a disclosure
Example: The guy came clean after the police had started their investigation about the robbery. Read more ➺
Meaning: continuously or interrupted
Example: The counselor has been working round the clock with patients. His dedication has been acknowledged by the hospital through this award. Read more ➺
Meaning: to wipe the past out and begin afresh
Example: The criminal has completed his sentence and has come out as a clean slate. Read more ➺
