All Idioms
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Meaning: to fall to the ground
Example: The soldier bit the dust after a very long fight and even at that he managed to take many enemy soldiers with him. Read more ➺
Meaning: miscellaneous small objects
Example: After the accident, there were bits and pieces of the wreckage spread all over the road. Read more ➺
Meaning: a possession that is worthy
Example: The fact is that he did not realise that a bird in the hand was worth more and went after having an extra marital affair. Now he neither has his wife nor his girlfriend. Read more ➺
Meaning: pay the bill
Example: It was a splendid party and I'm glad that I don't have to foot that particular bill. Read more ➺
Meaning: be exactly suitable for a particular situation
Example: The person who claims he fills the bill for the role of such an important office should at least be decent with his communication on social networks. This guy is not worth the people's while. Read more ➺
Meaning: back to the planning stage
Example: My experiment was a failure, so I'm back to the drawing board. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be an important and successful individual
Example: The guy is among the big cheeses in the region and his word rules. Read more ➺
Meaning: to wait for the perfect moment to do something
Example: The big tiger bides time until the zebra had to make its way to the water fountain and then struck. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be certain about something's validity
Example: The government has clarified beyond a shadow of doubt that the people who have been evading taxes so far will be caught very soon. Read more ➺
