All Idioms
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Meaning: To suffer serious consequences for reckless or foolish actions.
Example: After years of corruption, the minister began to reap the whirlwind when protests erupted across the country. Read more ➺
Meaning: To make an irreversible decision that commits one to a course of action.
Example: By launching the new policy, the government crossed the Rubicon and had no way to reverse it. Read more ➺
Meaning: A period of success, good luck, or high achievement.
Example: The young cricketer entered a purple patch and broke several records in a single season. Read more ➺
Meaning: By a wide margin; by far; to a great extent.
Example: The new striker is better by a long chalk than anyone else on the field. Read more ➺
Meaning: Extremely eager and excited, often with curiosity or suspense.
Example: The children were all agog to hear the magician reveal his next trick. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be valid, logical, or convincing; an argument or idea that stands up to scrutiny.
Example: The lawyer argued that the accusation simply did hold water, convincing the jury of its validity. Read more ➺
Meaning: To control, limit, or direct something from going too far.
Example: The government needs to rein in the rising cost of living. Read more ➺
Meaning: To take a short rest or quick break, usually about five minutes.
Example: The coach told the players to take five after an intense practice session. Read more ➺
Meaning: To become too scared or afraid to do something difficult or risky.
Example: You lost your nerve at the last minute and didn’t go through with the presentation. Read more ➺
Meaning: To withdraw from a position, claim, or argument; to yield or surrender.
Example: Sarah backed down when she saw her facts were wrong. Read more ➺
