All Idioms

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out of whole cloth

Meaning: Fabricated entirely; without any basis in fact. This definition indicates that something is completely made up, with no grounding in reality.

Example: The entire story he told about meeting a famous celebrity was made out of whole cloth to impress his friends. Read more ➺


fig leaf

Meaning: Metaphorical Usage: An action or thing intended to conceal something embarrassing or shameful, often inadequately.

Example: The company's charitable donation was merely a fig leaf to distract from its environmental violations. Read more ➺


play fast and loose

Meaning: Reckless or irresponsible manner: Engaging in actions without regard for consequences or the welfare of others.

Example: The CEO was criticized for playing fast and loose with company funds, leading to financial instability. Read more ➺


rock bottom

Meaning: The lowest possible point of a situation or condition, often referring to despair or hardship.

Example: After losing his job and house, John realized he had hit rock bottom. Read more ➺


follow your heart

Meaning: Making choices guided by personal emotions and instincts instead of external advice.

Example: She chose to follow her heart and opened her dream bakery in the countryside. Read more ➺


heart of stone

Meaning: Lacking empathy, kindness, or compassion.

Example: The manager’s decision to fire his employees without any explanation showed his heart of stone. Read more ➺


through thick and thin

Meaning: stay committed under all conditions, no matter how challenging or difficult.

Example: My best friend has supported me through thick and thin. Read more ➺


give your heart

Meaning: To begin to love someone deeply.

Example: After years of friendship, she finally decided to give her heart to him. Read more ➺


kill switch

Meaning: A safety mechanism designed to shut down machinery or equipment instantly to prevent harm or damage.

Example: The factory worker activated the kill switch to stop the machine from malfunctioning further. Read more ➺


rise and grind

Meaning: To wake up and begin working hard towards one’s goals.

Example: She lives by the principle to rise and grind every day to achieve her dreams. Read more ➺


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