All Idioms

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stab in the back

Meaning: a disloyalty

Example: I have done everything for her, but she left me because of that guy, she stabbed in my back. Read more ➺


bad-mouth

Meaning: to say something bad about something

Example: The social parties in this area are just meant for old ladies to gather around and bad-mouth everyone who did not show up. I would never go for one. Read more ➺


mean business

Meaning: to be focused about achieving a goal

Example: She meant business when she said that she will take the number one position in the tennis world. Read more ➺


hide light under a bushel

Meaning: to show modesty towards something or someone

Example: The man kept hiding his light under a bushel even though the whole neighbourhood is aware of his cleanliness initiatives for the society. Read more ➺


burn fingers

Meaning: to bear an unpleasant result of an action that has been taken in the past

Example: The minister was warned not to venture into this sort of a contract. If he wants to burn his fingers in spite of that then he may continue. Read more ➺


at bottom

Meaning: to the core of the object

Example: At bottom she is her father's daughter. No matter how much the family curses him, she will always be on his side. Read more ➺


born yesterday

Meaning: naive; inexperienced

Example: Susan might look young, but she was not born yesterday. She is not going to fall for your lies. Read more ➺


bona fide

Meaning: to be genuine, verified

Example: The text on this website is bona fides, always. Read more ➺


blue blood

Meaning: A member of a rich and upper-class family.

Example: She comes from blue blood and grew up in a historic manor. Read more ➺


bird of passage

Meaning: a transient

Example: She moves out nearly every year; she's a true bird of passage. Read more ➺


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