All Idioms
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Meaning: To misbehave or act in a way that breaks rules or norms.
Example: The teacher warned that anyone who step out of line would be sent to the principal’s office. Read more ➺
Meaning: To look like a parent or family member in appearances, personality, or behavior.
Example: She takes after her mother in both kindness and appearance. Read more ➺
Meaning: Extremely weak, tired, or about to collapse.
Example: After hiking all day in the heat, Sarah was on her last legs and could barely keep moving. Read more ➺
Meaning: A very long time; something that rarely or almost never happens.
Example: I haven't spoken to her in a month of Sundays, so I hardly recognize her voice now. Read more ➺
Meaning: To achieve success or prove one’s ability.
Example: After the faulty delivery, the company promised to make good by sending a replacement. Read more ➺
Meaning: Almost but not exactly; approximately.
Example: The project is more or less finished, though a few details still need attention. (almost but not exactly) Read more ➺
Meaning: Very different from each other in character, quality, or opinion.
Example: Though they grew up in the same town, their ideas about success are worlds apart. Read more ➺
Meaning: An equal chance or opportunity to succeed or participate.
Example: Everyone on the team deserves a fair crack of the whip when applying for leadership roles. Read more ➺
Meaning: To suddenly change the subject in conversation, moving away from the main topic.
Example: During the meeting, he went off at a tangent and started talking about his holiday instead of the project. Read more ➺
Meaning: To solve a problem or difficulty.
Example: She finally managed to work out the answer to the puzzle. Read more ➺
