All Idioms
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Meaning: An occurrence that is expected to happen very soon.
Example: The bakery is around the corner from my house. Read more ➺
Meaning: "Hotty Toddy" is a spirited chant associated with the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), used as a greeting, cheer, or rallying cry among students, alumni, and fans.
Example: As the game began, the crowd erupted in a Hotty Toddy, energizing the players. Read more ➺
Meaning: It describes anything that is fashionable, stylish, in vogue, or conforms to the current trends.
Example: The restaurant's decor is à la mode, featuring the latest interior design trends. Read more ➺
Meaning: A covert group of operatives, such as terrorists or spies, who remain inactive within a community until they receive orders to carry out missions.
Example: The authorities uncovered a sleeper cell planning to disrupt the upcoming summit. Read more ➺
Meaning: Attend an event without invitation.
Example: They decided to gatecrash the exclusive gala, hoping to meet some celebrities. Read more ➺
Meaning: A penname adopted by Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter), combining "Kek," an internet term for laughter, with "Maximus," referencing the protagonist from the film "Gladiator."
Example: Elon Musk updated his X profile name to Kekius Maximus, sparking widespread curiosity. Read more ➺
Meaning: An action or decision that leads to unforeseen and uncontrollable problems.
Example: Opening that old case file could be like opening Pandora's box, revealing more issues than we anticipate. Read more ➺
Meaning: A situation full of problems or difficulties, often causing disputes or controversy.
Example: The journalist's investigation stirred up a hornet's nest in the political arena. Read more ➺
Meaning: Conclude financial dealings by ensuring all parties have received their due payments.
Example: After dinner, we all agreed to settle up the bill before leaving the restaurant. Read more ➺
Meaning: Golden Fleece signifies a highly coveted or valuable object, often perceived as difficult or impossible to attain.
Example: Winning the Nobel Prize became the scientist's Golden Fleece, driving years of relentless research. Read more ➺
