All Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: given two options when in fact there is only one choice
Example: This is the dirtiest hotel that I have ever slept in! It is this room or out on the street, it's Hobson's choice. Read more ➺
Meaning: to trigger a strong memory or feeling based on which there can be a mutual interest
Example: The two immediately struck a note on the basis of the fact that they follow the same faith. This has led to a beautiful marriage and a lifelong companionship. Read more ➺
Meaning: the family comes first, and one should help their family before helping others
Example: She spends the little money that she earns on social work and neglects her own family, forgetting that charity begins at home. Read more ➺
Meaning: to take a decision without caring about the negative effects that come with it
Example: The caretaker threw caution to the winds when taking the baby out of the house even though he was already sick. Read more ➺
Meaning: change one's opinion or the way one feels about something
Example: The call-back of the military and troops from Afghanistan shows a change of heart by the British government. Read more ➺
Meaning: the particular situation in which one cannot win
Example: I couldn't start my own business until I have got money, and I couldn't get the money until I start my own business, oh my God, this is the real Catch-22 situation. Read more ➺
