All Idioms
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Meaning: to have influence or importance in a particular situation.
Example: Her opinion carries weight in the committee's final decisions. Read more ➺
Meaning: describes someone or something that is very funny and enjoyable.
Example: The comedian was a real barrel of laughs, making the whole audience roar with laughter. Read more ➺
Meaning: Long Time Ago: A phrase meaning a considerable amount of time in the past, often many years or even decades.
Example: Many moons ago, I used to visit my grandparents every summer. Read more ➺
Meaning: to decide not to do something because of fear or lack of courage.
Example: He planned to go bungee jumping but chickened out at the last minute. Read more ➺
Meaning: to attract someone's attention.
Example: Her stunning dress caught my eye as soon as she walked into the room. Read more ➺
can’t see the forest for the trees
Meaning: being unable to grasp the overall situation because one is focused on the minor details.
Example: He was so focused on the specific features of the project that he couldn't see the forest for the trees. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be extremely angry or agitated.
Example: The CEO began to foam at the mouth when he discovered the financial losses. Read more ➺
Meaning: respond to an aggressive or harmful action by using similar tactics.
Example: When competitors started lowering their prices, the company decided to fight fire with fire and reduced their prices too. Read more ➺
Meaning: to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and stoicism.
Example: Despite his fear of the dentist, John decided to bite the bullet and make an appointment. Read more ➺
Meaning: feeling excited and slightly anxious while waiting.
Example: The audience watched with bated breath as the magician performed his final trick. Read more ➺
