All Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: to reach the highest point of success
Example: The music band comprising engineering students is currently on the crest of a wave, with a launch of new album it has planned for next year. Read more ➺
Meaning: to hurry something up
Example: The laundry man better get cracking with our clothes else we will miss the event. Read more ➺
Meaning: to reveal the true identity
Example: The custom's officer recognised the man from a wanted poster and blew his cover right out. Read more ➺
Meaning: make plans based on events that may or may not happen
Example: It is not good to start counting your chickens when you do not even have the cash to start your own venture. Read more ➺
Meaning: a chronic television viewer
Example: My younger sister is a great couch potato; she can watch TV 24 hours a day. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be overprotective towards somebody
Example: The mother wrapped the child up in cotton wool as if it would protect him from all the dangers of the world. Read more ➺
