All Idioms
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Meaning: Completely reliable and trustworthy.
Example: The children were good as gold throughout the wedding ceremony and caused no trouble. Read more ➺
Meaning: A joke or situation that is repeated so often it becomes familiar and expected.
Example: The broken office printer became a standing joke because it failed every single time someone needed it. Read more ➺
mighty oaks from little acorns grow
Meaning: Great things can come from small beginnings.
Example: His tiny startup turned into a global company—mighty oaks from little acorns grow. Read more ➺
Meaning: An unlucky event or situation that happens suddenly.
Example: Missing the interview because of traffic was a bad break for Michael. Read more ➺
Meaning: The greatest person ever in a particular field or activity.
Example: Tom is often called the GOAT in football because of his many championships. Read more ➺
Meaning: Time never stops for anyone; it keeps moving forward.
Example: Time and tide wait for no man, so he submitted his application before the deadline. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be fired from a job; an informal way to say someone is dismissed.
Example: After months of cutbacks, Mark finally got the pink slip from his company. Read more ➺
Meaning: To act carefully and avoid unnecessary risk.
Example: She decided to play safe and save her money instead of investing in a risky startup. Read more ➺
Meaning: A very cold night; a freezing night with severe cold.
Example: Last January was a true "three dog night," and even the heater could not warm the house. Read more ➺
Meaning: Loud noise, confusion, and busy activity happening at the same time.
Example: In the morning hurly-burly of the airport, Sarah almost forgot her passport at the café. Read more ➺
