All Idioms

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guy rope

Meaning: A guy rope is a tensioned cable, wire, or rope employed to brace and stabilize structures such as tents, masts, or poles by anchoring them to the ground.

Example: The camper secured the tent tightly with a guy rope to withstand the strong winds. Read more ➺


quiet quitting

Meaning: Quiet quitting refers to employees fulfilling only the minimum requirements of their job without putting in additional time or effort, often as a response to burnout or a desire for better work-life balance.

Example: Many employees resort to quiet quitting when they feel undervalued at work. Read more ➺


got your number

Meaning: Recognizing someone's true character or intentions, thereby gaining an advantage over them.

Example: You can't fool me anymore—I've got your number now. Read more ➺


skibidi

Meaning: Expresses excitement or energy, often used humorously in online slang.

Example: His speech was total skibidi—nonsensical yet oddly entertaining. Read more ➺


moot point

Meaning: A matter deemed insignificant or irrelevant, rendering further discussion unnecessary or unproductive.

Example: Since the deadline has passed, whether we should revise the report is a moot point. Read more ➺


dilly-dallying

Meaning: Engaging in activities that lead to unnecessary delays or wasting time by loitering or delaying.

Example: Stop dilly-dallying and finish your homework before dinner. Read more ➺


snake in the grass

Meaning: A person who appears harmless but is secretly dishonest or unfaithful.

Example: Emily trusted Jake, but he turned out to be a snake in the grass, spreading rumors behind her back. Read more ➺


come a long way

Meaning: To achieve a much higher level of success than in the past. For example, an individual who began as a junior employee and is now a company executive has come a long way.

Example: She came a long way from her small-town beginnings to become a successful entrepreneur. Read more ➺


coffee badging

Meaning: The act of employees briefly visiting the office to register their presence, often by swiping their access badge, before departing to work remotely.

Example: Many employees practice coffee-badging to satisfy in-office attendance policies while working remotely. Read more ➺


hug it out

Meaning: To resolve a conflict or disagreement by embracing the other person, thereby reconciling and moving past the issue.

Example: After their heated argument, Jake and Tom decided to hug it out and move on. Read more ➺


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