All Idioms

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small fry

Meaning: Unimportant or insignificant people or things.

Example: In the corporate world, interns are just small fry compared to executives. Read more ➺


have a blast

Meaning: To have a great time and enjoy oneself a lot.

Example: We had a blast at the carnival, riding all the roller coasters. Read more ➺


June bride

Meaning: An ideal or traditional bride, since June is considered the most popular and lucky month for weddings. (figurative)

Example: The June bride was celebrated as a symbol of happiness and good fortune. (figurative) Read more ➺


till death do us part

Meaning: A vow of lifelong commitment, usually in marriage, promising to remain together until one partner dies.

Example: During their wedding, Sarah and John promised to love each other till death do us part, vowing to face all challenges together. Read more ➺


talk shop

Meaning: Discussing work or business casually.

Example: At the wedding reception, the two doctors started to talk shop, leaving others bored. Read more ➺


light a fire under

Meaning: To motivate someone to act quickly or with energy.

Example: The coach had to light a fire under the team after their poor first-half performance. Read more ➺


marriage of convenience

Meaning: A relationship or union formed for practical, financial, political, or social advantage rather than love.

Example: They entered into a marriage of convenience to strengthen their family businesses. Read more ➺


old flame

Meaning: A former romantic partner or lover from the past.

Example: She ran into an old flame at the class reunion. Read more ➺


give or take

Meaning: Approximately; an estimate that allows for slight variation.

Example: The trip will take five hours, give or take. Read more ➺


take the plunge

Meaning: To make a bold or risky decision, often after hesitation.

Example: After months of doubt, she decided to take the plunge and start her own company. Read more ➺


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