All Idioms

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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 ➺


wedded bliss

Meaning: A state of deep happiness and harmony in marriage.

Example: They were still in wedded bliss during their first year together. Read more ➺


in a fix

Meaning: In a difficult or problematic situation.

Example: I'm in a fix because I forgot my wallet at home. Read more ➺


hold the scales even

Meaning: To maintain fairness or impartiality in judgment or decision-making.

Example: She strove to hold the scales even when mediating the dispute between her colleagues. Read more ➺


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