All Idioms
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Meaning: To throw away or discard something. This definition implies the intentional disposal of an item that is no longer wanted or needed.
Example: After upgrading to a new phone, she cast away her old one. Read more ➺
Meaning: Acting impulsively due to strong emotions without careful thought.
Example: She apologized for the harsh words spoken in the heat of the moment. Read more ➺
Meaning: Expresses opinions directly and bluntly without softening or sugarcoating them.
Example: She does not mince words when critiquing poor performance in her team. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used humorously to indicate that something is erupting or exploding, or about to do so.
Example: As the geyser erupted, he exclaimed, thar she blows! Read more ➺
Meaning: In a totally reckless and carefree manner.
Example: Facing bankruptcy, he invested his remaining funds, going neck or nothing to save his business. Read more ➺
Meaning: An extremely unlikely or impossible prospect.
Example: He doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of finishing the marathon without training. Read more ➺
Meaning: Earn money through honest work.
Example: After years of odd jobs, he finally found a way to turn an honest penny as a carpenter. Read more ➺
Meaning: to keep asking for help, even when you don't need it. When you really need help, no one believes you.
Example: The little boy had cried wolf so many times that when he was really sick no one believed him. Read more ➺
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 ➺
