All Idioms

Page 224 of 238

by the way

Meaning: incidentally

Example: I will not be going to the party. By the way, I do not like him too much. Read more ➺


break down

Meaning: to stop working

Example: His car broke down. Read more ➺


better off

Meaning: to shun someone or something away so that it becomes better than before

Example: The family is better off without this guy who respects nobody and thinks that he is the centre of the universe at all times. Read more ➺


buzz word

Meaning: a phrase that is used to describe a word or phrase that is popular in a group of people

Example: The college students these days have many buzz words that their parents do not understand. Read more ➺


build bridges

Meaning: to foster good relationships

Example: A non-governmental organization is engaged in building bridges between different communal groups in the city. Read more ➺


go by the book

Meaning: Follow rules, procedures, or laws exactly without deviation.

Example: The officer goes by the book, even in emergencies. Read more ➺


blue-collar

Meaning: of or relating to industrial work, especially the semiskilled and unskilled

Example: They hope the new manufacturing unit on the small town's outskirts will open up the doors for many more blue-collar jobs. Read more ➺


bee in bonnet

Meaning: be possessed with one thought or scheme

Example: The man has a real bee in his bonnet in trying to find out about how people would react in this situation. Read more ➺


after blood

Meaning: to want to revenge or punish someone, because they have made you angry

Example: John is after blood who damage his car in the parking. Read more ➺


bitter medicine

Meaning: something difficult to accept

Example: Initially, the lockdown during the pandemic was bitter medicine for all. Read more ➺


Share
Share