All Idioms
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Meaning: Used to describe art, ideas, or people that are experimental and push boundaries beyond what is currently accepted as normal.
Example: The avant-garde artists of 1920s Paris shocked audiences with surreal paintings and bizarre performances. Read more ➺
Meaning: Made or done for one specific purpose only.
Example: The school formed an ad hoc committee to investigate the sudden complaints. Read more ➺
Meaning: To behave foolishly and embarrass yourself in front of others.
Example: Michael completely made an ass of himself by arguing loudly with the waiter in a crowded restaurant. Read more ➺
Meaning: Walking together with linked arms, usually showing affection, friendship, or closeness.
Example: America and Great Britain worked arm in arm to strengthen their wartime alliance. Read more ➺
Meaning: To behave as if one is more important, richer, or better than others.
Example: After getting promoted, Jake began to put on airs and treated old coworkers differently. Read more ➺
Meaning: To have a strong personal opinion or selfish motive.
Example: Michael criticized the company policy because he had an axe to grind with his supervisor. Read more ➺
Meaning: Plain drinking water.
Example: After working in the yard all afternoon, Tom cooled himself with Adam's ale from the kitchen faucet. Read more ➺
Meaning: Keeping someone emotionally distant.
Example: Kevin kept his neighbors at arm's length because he valued his privacy. Read more ➺
Meaning: to become more powerful.
Example: The Jones' have been in the ascendant ever since the 1800's. They are now the most influential family in the United Kingdom, after the Queen's own of course. Read more ➺
Meaning: At the time something happens or becomes necessary.
Example: The support team answered customer emails as and when problems appeared. Read more ➺
