All Idioms

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under someone’s nose

Meaning: boldly in front of somebody.

Example: They conducted their secret meetings right under your nose. Read more ➺


browbeat

Meaning: to intimidate or bully someone with stern or overbearing looks or speech.

Example: The manager would often browbeat his employees into working overtime without extra pay. Read more ➺


bout to pull up

Meaning: about to arrive at a location or place soon.

Example: I'm bout to pull up to the party, see you in ten minutes. Read more ➺


pull someone up

Meaning: addressing someone's behavior or performance to correct it.

Example: The coach pulled the player up for missing practice and emphasized the importance of commitment. Read more ➺


pecking order

Meaning: a hierarchy of status seen among a group of people or animals.

Example: In the corporate world, understanding the pecking order is crucial for navigating office politics. Read more ➺


young at heart

Meaning: feeling and behaving in a lively, energetic, and cheerful way, regardless of age.

Example: Despite being in his seventies, he remains young at heart, always ready for a new adventure. Read more ➺


love is blind

Meaning: if you love someone, you cannot see the faults in that person.

Example: I really don't understand why Mia likes Chris so much. He's very selfish and inconsiderate; and doesn't even treat her well. Well, love really is blind. Read more ➺


pull someone’s leg

Meaning: to tease or joke with someone, often by trying to make them believe something that is not true.

Example: I didn't believe him when he said he saw a UFO; I knew he was just pulling my leg. Read more ➺


harp on the same string

Meaning: to talk about the same subject over and over again, often in a tiresome way.

Example: He tends to harp on the same string when discussing his political views. Read more ➺


make a killing

Meaning: to earn a lot of money in a short time and with little effort.

Example: If the stock prices surge as predicted, you could make a killing by investing now. Read more ➺


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