All Idioms
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Meaning: Keep working hard without taking breaks, especially on a task that requires focus and effort over a long time.
Example: You’ll do well here if you keep your nose to the grindstone and stay focused. Read more ➺
Meaning: Remain firm and determined in a difficult situation without giving in or changing your stance.
Example: Despite the criticism, she hang tough and stays true to her beliefs. Read more ➺
Meaning: A creation or innovation that originates from an individual's or group's intellectual effort and imagination.
Example: The revolutionary software was the brainchild of a dedicated team of developers. Read more ➺
Meaning: Following instructions or rules with complete accuracy, without any deviation.
Example: She followed the recipe to the letter and the cake turned out perfect. Read more ➺
Meaning: Sacrifice someone else to avoid blame or protect oneself, often in a deceitful or disloyal way.
Example: When the project failed, Lisa threw Mark under the bus to save her job. Read more ➺
Meaning: Allows the economy to run with little or no government control.
Example: The new president promoted a laissez-faire approach to boost private sector growth. Read more ➺
Meaning: Irrelevant or misleading details intended to obscure the truth of a situation.
Example: The politician's speech was just smoke and mirrors to distract from the real issues. Read more ➺
Meaning: An expression of perfection or high quality, often shown by kissing the fingertips.
Example: The final scene of the movie was chef's kiss — absolutely flawless. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used to mock someone who is overly hopeful without any real plan.
Example: The startup pitch was all delulu with no solulu—big dreams but no business model. Read more ➺
Meaning: And other things like that.
Example: We packed sandwiches, drinks, sunscreen, and all that jazz for the beach trip. Read more ➺
