All Idioms
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Meaning: be responsible for somebody's death
Example: This politician, who looks so successful and empathetic now has the blood of many people on his hands from the time that riots took place under his orders. Read more ➺
Meaning: a new arrival in a place, group or organization
Example: As I am the new kid on the block I know that I will have to work hard to prove myself. Read more ➺
Meaning: the misfortune which turns out to have advantages
Example: Losing that job turned out to be a blessing in disguise for him as it forced him to plunge into business. Read more ➺
Meaning: to find a new method/technique
Example: American scientists blazed a trail for preventing Coronavirus in 2020. Read more ➺
Meaning: to get no response from someone
Example: The bank manager will question you on why you need such a big amount as loan. You have to be confident in your answers and for heaven's sake do not draw a blank at that time. Read more ➺
Meaning: Written clearly so it can be read and understood without confusion.
Example: The rules are in black and white, so there's no misunderstanding. Read more ➺
Meaning: a disgrace
Example: I have always been the black sheep of my family. Everyone else has responsible jobs while I have chosen to be an artist. Read more ➺
Meaning: to keep yourself from saying something that you really want to say
Example: I had to bite my tongue when Peter said that he was hard-working. Read more ➺
Meaning: try to do more than one is able to do
Example: By accepting two part-time jobs, he is clearly biting off more than he can chew. Read more ➺
Meaning: to turn against someone who has been a benefactor in the past
Example: The strategies of the state government are not perfect but the people should not bite the hand that feeds them since many lucrative policies have been brought about by this government for the common people. Read more ➺
