All Idioms

up in arms

Meaning: Very angry or upset about something.

Example: Residents were up in arms after the town decided to raise property taxes again. Read more ➺

long arm of the law

Meaning: It refers to the power of the law to catch criminals wherever they hide.

Example: The fugitive believed he was safe abroad, but the long arm of the law eventually caught up with him. Read more ➺

seal of approval

Meaning: Official or public approval of something.

Example: The new product received the seal of approval from safety inspectors before reaching stores. Read more ➺

upset the applecart

Meaning: To disturb a stable situation or create problems.

Example: The manager's sudden decision upset the applecart and forced the team to restart the project. Read more ➺

apple of one’s eye

Meaning: A person who is loved more than anyone else.

Example: My old golden retriever has always been the apple of my eye. Read more ➺

apple of discord

Meaning: A cause of argument or disagreement between people.

Example: The family inheritance became the apple of discord between the two brothers. Read more ➺

up the ante

Meaning: Increase the demands or risks in order to achieve better results.

Example: The company decided to up the ante by lowering prices and adding free shipping. Read more ➺

run amuck

Meaning: To behave in a wild, violent, or uncontrolled way.

Example: The malfunctioning robot ran amuck through the warehouse, damaging expensive equipment. Read more ➺

all and sundry

Meaning: Everyone without exception.

Example: All and sundry came to the community hall to celebrate the mayor's retirement. Read more ➺

alpha and omega

Meaning: The beginning and the end of something.

Example: The planning phase became the alpha and omega of the project, guiding it from start to completion. Read more ➺