All Idioms
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Meaning: To do something risky that may cause serious trouble later.
Example: Mark was playing with fire when he kept hiding debts from his business partner. Read more ➺
Meaning: To become more environmentally friendly and protect nature.
Example: Our office decided to go green by reducing paper use and switching to digital files. Read more ➺
Meaning: To focus all attention on one specific thing.
Example: We need to zero in on the main issue first before discussing smaller problems. Read more ➺
Meaning: To make a decisive move or take action at an important moment.
Example: When the project started failing, the manager knew it was time to pull the lever and change the entire strategy. Read more ➺
Meaning: To refuse or reject an offer, request, invitation, or proposal.
Example: She decided to turn down the job offer because she wanted to stay closer to her family. Read more ➺
Meaning: Causing a lot of worry, stress, or anxiety.
Example: Waiting outside the operating room for news was a nerve-racking experience for the entire family. Read more ➺
Meaning: Secretly; without letting others notice.
Example: Emma checked her messages on the sly during the meeting so that no one would see her using the phone. Read more ➺
Meaning: Not a big problem or serious loss.
Example: Missing one customer it is not the sea to drink, because the business still has many regular clients. Read more ➺
now the monkey jumps into the water
Meaning: Now comes the most important or decisive moment.
Example: After months of preparation, the team launched the software, and now the monkey jumps into the water—everyone waited to see if it would work. Read more ➺
Meaning: A quick, unfair criticism aimed at an easy target.
Example: The columnist took a pot shot at the mayor's decision without offering any alternative plan. Read more ➺
