All Idioms

pell-mell

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 ➺

rift in the lute

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 ➺

beg the question

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 ➺

walk down the aisle

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 ➺

shotgun wedding

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 ➺

come into play

Meaning: To become active, relevant, or influential in a situation.

Example: New technology came into play to solve the problem. Read more ➺

push the envelope

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 ➺

light years ahead

Meaning: Far more advanced than others in progress, technology, or ideas.

Example: The new AI software is light years ahead of older systems. Read more ➺

well-oiled machine

Meaning: A group, system, or organization that runs smoothly and efficiently.

Example: The new customer service department works like a well-oiled machine; handling calls quickly and efficiently. Read more ➺

nuts and bolts

Meaning: The practical details or essential components of how something works.

Example: We need to focus on the nuts and bolts of running this project before we dream big. Read more ➺