All Idioms
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Meaning: Arrange or organize things systematically or properly.
Example: I need to sort out these files before the meeting starts. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used to admit a minor mistake or acknowledge fault in a casual or non-serious manner.
Example: My bad, I thought the meeting was at 3 PM, not 2. Read more ➺
Meaning: Describes an ongoing problem or burden that causes stress or worry.
Example: Debt had become a real monkey on his back, keeping him up at night. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used to emphasize that someone is being completely honest or telling the truth.
Example: That was the best concert I've ever been to, no cap. Read more ➺
Meaning: Delivered or performed exceptionally well, with flawless execution.
Example: She ate and left no crumbs during her speech — every word hit perfectly. Read more ➺
Meaning: Indicates that an opportunity is no longer available or possible.
Example: You should've applied last week — that ship has sailed. Read more ➺
Meaning: Describes wealth or benefits moving from the rich to the poor over time.
Example: The government hoped tax cuts for corporations would trickle down to benefit all workers. Read more ➺
Meaning: Symbolizes a point of decision in life, often representing a moment where a person must choose between diverging paths or life choices.
Example: He stood at the crossroads, just like in the poem, lost in the quiet of the yellow wood. Read more ➺
Meaning: Regarded with disfavor, especially due to a mistake or wrongdoing.
Example: After forgetting our anniversary, Tom was in the doghouse all weekend. Read more ➺
Meaning: Pay an extremely large amount of money, often more than expected or reasonable.
Example: She spent a fortune on her wedding dress. Read more ➺
