All Idioms
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Meaning: To cause a noticeable or measurable change in a situation or condition.
Example: The new marketing strategy helped move the needle on our quarterly sales figures. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used to wish someone a happy birthday, expressing the hope that they will experience many more joyful birthdays in the future.
Example: Many happy returns of the day, John! Hope your birthday is wonderful. Read more ➺
Meaning: Reviving past work: Refers to an artist revisiting or reviving elements of their earlier work.
Example: The director was accused of reheating nachos by remaking the classic film without adding new elements. Read more ➺
make someone’s hair stand on end
Meaning: To cause someone to feel very frightened or terrified.
Example: Reading the ghost story late at night made his hair stand on end. Read more ➺
Meaning: Describes a skill that, once learned, is never forgotten, even after a long period without practice.
Example: After years away from the piano, she found playing again was like riding a bike. Read more ➺
Meaning: To have an impact or effect on a situation, typically leading to improvement.
Example: Her donation to the charity will make a difference in the lives of many children. Read more ➺
Meaning: Paying an excessive or exorbitant amount for something.
Example: They had to pay through the nose for last-minute concert tickets. Read more ➺
Meaning: New York City: Informally, "Big Apple" refers to New York City.
Example: After graduating, she moved to the Big Apple to pursue her acting career. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be attentive to one's manners and behavior.
Example: At the formal dinner, she was reminded to mind her p's and q's. Read more ➺
Meaning: To suffer the consequences of one's actions without assistance.
Example: After realizing his mistake, he had to stew in his own juice without expecting any help. Read more ➺
