All Idioms
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Meaning: Immediately, without delay.
Example: We knew right off the bat that the project would be a success. Read more ➺
Meaning: To experience a decisive and crushing defeat.
Example: After years of winning, the champion finally met his Waterloo in the finals. Read more ➺
Meaning: To falsify financial records to make a company look better than it is.
Example: The manager tried to cook the books to make the investors happy. Read more ➺
Meaning: Accepting a situation as it is, even if it's not ideal.
Example: It is what it is, and no amount of arguing will change the canceled flight. Read more ➺
one man’s trash is another man’s treasure
Meaning: Something worthless to one person can be valuable to someone else.
Example: One man's trash is another man's treasure – Sarah sold her old furniture at a yard sale, and the buyers were thrilled to find unique vintage pieces. Read more ➺
Meaning: Feels emotionally stronger than usual, creating a deeper impact.
Example: Listening to that song after a breakup hits different; every lyric feels personal now. Read more ➺
live rent free in someone’s head
Meaning: To constantly occupy someone's thoughts without effort.
Example: Even after the argument ended, her calm smile continued to live rent free in his head. Read more ➺
Meaning: To show full understanding without needing more explanation.
Example: His friend asked if he could pick him up, and he said, say less, I'll be there on time. Read more ➺
Meaning: Successfully grasped what was expected and delivered as required.
Example: She understood the assignment when she planned the event exactly as the client wanted. Read more ➺
Meaning: Hurry up or move quickly; to act with urgency.
Example: We're late for school, so shake a leg and grab your bag! (hurry up) Read more ➺
