All Idioms

fall into place

Meaning: To start working correctly or successfully.

Example: After weeks of confusion, the project finally began to fall into place. Read more ➺

off the roof

Meaning: Extremely; very intense; in a very high degree.

Example: The excitement in the stadium was off the roof during the final match. Read more ➺

grave moment

Meaning: A very serious or critical point in time.

Example: The grave moment came when the doctors had to decide whether to operate immediately. Read more ➺

off the table

Meaning: No longer available for discussion or consideration.

Example: The promotion is off the table after his repeated mistakes at work. Read more ➺

under the table

Meaning: Done secretly or illegally, especially in business or financial dealings.

Example: The politician was accused of receiving bribes under the table from contractors. Read more ➺

set the pace

Meaning: To establish the standard, speed, or level that others follow.

Example: The new company has set the pace for innovation in the tech industry. Read more ➺

off the charts

Meaning: Extremely high in degree, amount, or intensity.

Example: The excitement at the concert was off the charts, with fans cheering louder than ever. Read more ➺

jump the shark

Meaning: To reach the point where something, usually a TV show or project, starts to decline in quality or popularity.

Example: Many fans felt the series began to jump the shark when they introduced a random alien character. Read more ➺

grease someone’s palm

Meaning: To bribe someone secretly to influence their decision.

Example: To expedite the approval process, he decided to grease the official's palm. Read more ➺

hang fire

Meaning: To delay or postpone an action or decision.

Example: The committee decided to hang fire on approving the new policy until more data was available. Read more ➺