All Idioms

sweeten the deal

Meaning: To make an offer more attractive by adding extra benefits or incentives.

Example: The car dealer decided to sweeten the deal by including free servicing for two years. Read more ➺

hard yards

Meaning: Significant effort or hard work, especially in challenging tasks.

Example: She's already done the hard yards to establish her business. Read more ➺

hedge one’s bets

Meaning: To protect oneself against loss by supporting multiple options or courses of action.

Example: The investor decided to hedge his bets by putting money into both real estate and stocks. Read more ➺

gall and wormwood

Meaning: Something extremely bitter, hateful, or offensive.

Example: Losing the championship was gall and wormwood to the proud team. Read more ➺

straight arrow

Meaning: A person who is honest, trustworthy, and morally upright.

Example: John is a straight arrow who never lies or cheats. Read more ➺

end in smoke

Meaning: It means to fail completely after showing initial promise.

Example: The company's big expansion plan to end in smoke when funding fell through. Read more ➺

steer clear

Meaning: Avoid or stay away from something or someone, especially to prevent trouble or danger.

Example: I steered clear of the crowded market to enjoy a quieter trip. Read more ➺

gust of wind

Meaning: Sudden surge or outburst of emotion, sound, or activity.

Example: The scandal hit the company like a gust of wind, scattering plans and confidence alike. Read more ➺

cut a sorry figure

Meaning: Making a poor or bad impression.

Example: He arrived late and disheveled, cutting a sorry figure at the wedding. Read more ➺

cut no ice

Meaning: To have no effect or influence; to fail to impress or persuade.

Example: His excuses cut no ice with the teacher, who still gave him detention. Read more ➺