All Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: to become superior to someone or thing
Example: The man has seen many troubled times and is determined to give the better of days to his children. Read more ➺
Meaning: spouse
Example: I think a two-bedroom flat would suit us but I'd better confirm it with my better half. Read more ➺
Meaning: it is better for somebody or something to be late than never to arrive or to happen
Example: All of us have been waiting for you for two hours - but better late than never. Read more ➺
Meaning: to look for a positive side of a seemingly negative situation
Example: The sun was shining so he made the best of his day and went to the beach with his family. Read more ➺
Meaning: Unfairly against accepted rules or standards.
Example: The lawyer hit below the belt by bringing up the witness's family during the trial. Read more ➺
