All Idioms

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sell like hot cakes

Meaning: be a great commercial success

Example: These books are selling like hotcakes. Read more ➺


a piece of cake

Meaning: very easy task

Example: Don't worry, Sophie - this job interview will be a piece of cake for you - you have all the skills they need and I think you're absolutely the best candidate. Read more ➺


crack of dawn

Meaning: very early in the morning

Example: We shared, cared and cheered until we were at the crack of dawn. Read more ➺


on the case

Meaning: to do what is the best course of action in the given situation

Example: The best detective from the police department is on the case and we will be hearing about the culprit being nabbed very soon now Read more ➺


can of worms

Meaning: to get into something that is messy, has problems and is unwanted

Example: The can of worms was wide open when he asked her about her past. Read more ➺


burst at the seams

Meaning: to be filled up to the brim

Example: The meal was absolutely delicious but now I am bursting at the seams. Read more ➺


beg to differ

Meaning: to politely refuse something

Example: The argument was quite wonderful in his opinion but I beg to differ. I never enjoy political debates. Read more ➺


in the black

Meaning: to not be in debt

Example: The employees were in the black until the management wrapped up the entire business. Read more ➺


close the books

Meaning: set the ending to a concerned issue

Example: The accountant closed the books and that was the end of your 40 year old favourite sweet shop. Read more ➺


betwixt and between

Meaning: to be undecided about something

Example: The girl was betwixt and between which of her parents to choose during the divorce trial. Read more ➺


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