All Idioms
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get out of bed on the wrong side
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 ➺
Meaning: Said as an extra comment separate from the main topic.
Example: as an aside, the editor mentioned that the magazine would soon change its design. Read more ➺
Meaning: Completely finished or ended.
Example: The event was finally all up after several hours of speeches and performances. Read more ➺
Meaning: a long time; a very long time
Example: I haven't seen you in ages - you look different. Read more ➺
Meaning: A very detailed description of events in the exact order they happened.
Example: Emily gave a blow-by-blow account of the office argument, explaining how the disagreement slowly became heated. Read more ➺
Meaning: In addition to; together with something else.
Example: Sarah handled customer support as well as social media management during the busy season. Read more ➺
