All Idioms
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Meaning: Inevitable: Something that is certain to happen at some point in the future, even if the exact moment is unknown.
Example: It's only a matter of time before they announce their engagement. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to unwanted or discarded items, especially things considered useless or of little value.
Example: After cleaning the attic, we tossed out the flotsam and jetsam collected over decades. Read more ➺
Meaning: Publicly display the body of a high-ranking figure after death.
Example: Thousands gathered at the Capitol to view the president's body as it lay in state. Read more ➺
Meaning: Remain unaware of current events, trends, or popular culture, often due to isolation or disinterest.
Example: Have you been living under a rock? Everyone's talking about that movie. Read more ➺
Meaning: Looking at things with prejudice or a negative, critical view, often because of past experiences.
Example: She looked at the promotion decision with a jaundiced eye, assuming favoritism was involved. Read more ➺
Meaning: Miscellaneous items that are not part of a complete set.
Example: I packed up the big stuff, but there are still odds and sods left in the kitchen. Read more ➺
Meaning: Describes something happening all at once or in a single, sudden action.
Example: The company laid off half its staff in one fell swoop to cut costs. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to something being clean, tidy, and well-organized.
Example: The captain ensured the deck was always shipshape before departure. Read more ➺
Meaning: Fleeing from law enforcement or avoiding capture by authorities.
Example: The thief is on the run after escaping from jail. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to the quietest, darkest part of the night, usually around midnight or just after.
Example: He left the house in the dead of night to avoid being seen. Read more ➺
