All Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
