All Idioms
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Meaning: what's done is done
Example: The two international rivals shook hands and agreed to let bygones be bygones. Read more ➺
Meaning: very busy
Example: I am trying to complete my assignment by the weekend and am as busy as a bee. Could we rather meet up next week? Read more ➺
Meaning: to put something (that is to be done) for later
Example: The assignment is on the back burner while I concentrate on writing this play. Read more ➺
Meaning: decisively deal with a difficult or dangerous situation
Example: Jone decided to take the bull by the horns and organise things for himself. Read more ➺
Meaning: extremely awkward, clumsy person
Example: The president has been attacking foreign ministers and even the people in his own party like a bull in a china shop. This has not only led to a lot of criticism but people have started alienating from him. Read more ➺
Meaning: remove someone's all options of retreat, act decisively
Example: She has already burned his bridges with his previous employer by publicly criticizing their marketing policy. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be bearing the main force that came from a blow
Example: The family has borne the brunt of his misdeed for a very long time. I think they should be excused now. Read more ➺
Meaning: to indicate what a person earns or earns for
Example: The person depends on you for his bread and butter, how can you be so thoughtless? Read more ➺
Meaning: think differently
Example: The team always thinks outside the box to come up with unique advertisements for all its clients. Read more ➺
Meaning: to talk openly about something, instead of being silent
Example: She makes no bones about his feelings towards the protestors. Read more ➺
