All Idioms
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Meaning: An easy, carefree, and comfortable life, often with leisure or luxury.
Example: After winning the lottery, she was living the life of Riley with no need to work. Read more ➺
Meaning: A quick or superficial assessment based on first observation.
Example: At first glance, the fabric appeared high-quality, but flaws were revealed later. Read more ➺
Meaning: Based on the first impression or initial evidence, before deeper investigation.
Example: The defendant’s alibi provided prima facie grounds for dismissal, pending further review. Read more ➺
Meaning: In a confused or disorderly manner; hastily or chaotically, often with urgency.
Example: The crowd rushed pell-mell out of the stadium when the alarm sounded. Read more ➺
Meaning: A minor flaw or problem that could disrupt an entire situation or relationship.
Example: A single misunderstanding became the rift in the lute that ended their partnership. Read more ➺
Meaning: Circular Reasoning: Assuming the truth of the conclusion in an argument without proving it; a logical fallacy.
Example: Claiming "he's trustworthy because he never lies" begs the question by presuming what it tries to prove. Read more ➺
Meaning: To get married; to participate in a wedding ceremony.
Example: After years of dating, they finally decided to walk down the aisle Read more ➺
Meaning: A marriage arranged hurriedly due to social pressure, usually because of an unplanned pregnancy.
Example: The couple had a shotgun wedding after the pregnancy news spread. Read more ➺
Meaning: To become active, relevant, or influential in a situation.
Example: New technology came into play to solve the problem. Read more ➺
Meaning: To go beyond accepted limits or boundaries.
Example: The engineers tried to push the envelope by designing a faster and lighter aircraft. Read more ➺
