All Idioms

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have a ball

Meaning: To have a great time and enjoy yourself very much.

Example: We have a ball whenever the whole family gets together for the holidays. Read more ➺


back door

Meaning: An indirect or secret way of achieving something.

Example: The deal was completed through a back door arrangement that few people knew about. Read more ➺


on the brink of

Meaning: Very close to something important or significant happening.

Example: The startup was on the brink of securing a major investment that could expand its business nationwide. Read more ➺


cross the bridge

Meaning: To deal with a problem or situation when it actually happens, not before.

Example: We'll cross the bridge when we come to it instead of worrying about the issue weeks in advance. Read more ➺


get to the bottom

Meaning: To discover the real cause or truth of something.

Example: The investigators worked for months to get to the bottom of the financial irregularities affecting the company. Read more ➺


in the good books

Meaning: To be liked and approved of by someone.

Example: After volunteering for several community projects, Mark was in the good books of the town council. Read more ➺


bone of contention

Meaning: A subject or issue that causes disagreement between people.

Example: The proposed parking rules became a bone of contention between residents and the city council. Read more ➺


above board

Meaning: Honest and open; not secretive or deceptive.

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


out of the blue

Meaning: Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.

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


turn a blind eye

Meaning: To ignore something wrong or illegal on purpose.

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


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