All Idioms

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Meaning: Honest and open; not secretive or deceptive.

Example: The company kept its dealings above board, so customers trusted every transaction. Read more ➺

Meaning: Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.

Example: Emily received a scholarship offer out of the blue just days before the semester began. Read more ➺

Meaning: To ignore something wrong or illegal on purpose.

Example: The supervisor turned a blind eye when workers skipped important safety checks. Read more ➺

Meaning: To criticize or scold someone very harshly.

Example: The manager gave him hell after he ignored repeated safety warnings at work. Read more ➺

Meaning: Choosing to believe someone is honest or innocent even when you are not completely sure.

Example: My coach gave me the benefit of the doubt after I explained why I missed practice. Read more ➺

Meaning: To be unusually angry, rude, or irritated from the beginning of the day.

Example: Michael yelled at his coworkers over small mistakes, as if he had gotten out of bed on the wrong side this morning. Read more ➺

Meaning: To try extremely hard to help someone or achieve something.

Example: Kathie bent over backwards to make her guests feel comfortable during the holiday visit. Read more ➺

Meaning: To start an activity or process.

Example: The manager decided to get the ball rolling by presenting the first proposal. Read more ➺

Meaning: In a negative, harmful, or unpleasant manner.

Example: Daniel’s life changed in a bad way after he lost both his job and his apartment. Read more ➺

Meaning: To successfully get through a difficult time or problem until it ends.

Example: The company finally managed to see the back of its financial troubles after months of losses. Read more ➺