All Idioms
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Meaning: A critical event that serves as a wake-up call, prompting urgent action.
Example: The breakthrough in AI development by another country was a Sputnik moment, urging the government to invest heavily in research. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something that helps achieve a goal or reach a higher position in life or career.
Example: His first job was just a set of stepping stones toward becoming a CEO. Read more ➺
Meaning: Extremely boring or uninteresting.
Example: The lecture was dull as dishwater, and several students fell asleep. Read more ➺
Meaning: A place of intellectual isolation, where scholars or experts focus on theory rather than real-world issues.
Example: Professors in their ivory tower often debate theories with little regard for real-world applications. Read more ➺
Meaning: A distinct or unique way of expressing something – This refers to a particular style or manner of wording a thought, often reflecting a person’s linguistic creativity or eloquence.
Example: The author's turn of phrase made even simple topics sound poetic. Read more ➺
Meaning: Abandoning a situation, relationship, or entity when difficulties arise or prospects seem unfavorable.
Example: When the company's stock prices started plummeting, many employees decided to jump ship. Read more ➺
Meaning: An alert or warning that ultimately proves to be untrue or unwarranted, often leading to unnecessary panic or action.
Example: The fire drill turned out to be a false alarm, but everyone evacuated quickly. Read more ➺
Meaning: A sharp, telling remark or gesture made in departing.
Example: As he exited the meeting, he delivered a Parthian shot about the project's unrealistic timeline. Read more ➺
Meaning: To contemplate deeply: Reflect or think deeply about something, often in a calm or repetitive manner, much like a cow ruminates its food.
Example: Sarah sat by the window to chew the cud about her career choices. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to rules or standards that are strictly defined, fixed, and not open to interpretation or flexibility.
Example: The company's policies are hard and fast, leaving no room for exceptions. Read more ➺
