All Idioms
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Meaning: a stock issued by a well-established, financially sound company with a history of reliable earnings and regular dividend payments.
Example: Investors often seek out blue-chip stocks like Coca-Cola and IBM for their portfolios. Read more ➺
Meaning: something is certain to be achieved or secured.
Example: The deal was finally in the bag after a few rounds of tough negotiations. Read more ➺
Meaning: describes something that is substandard, unprofessional, or lacking in sophistication.
Example: The company's presentation was so bush-league that the clients left halfway through. Read more ➺
Meaning: a problem or matter that requires immediate attention and action due to its urgency.
Example: The drought in the region is a pressing issue, requiring immediate government intervention to prevent a crisis. Read more ➺
Meaning: an urgent or pressing query that requires immediate attention.
Example: The burning question after the town hall meeting was how the new policy would affect local businesses. Read more ➺
Meaning: precarious or delicate in nature, uncertain, and risky.
Example: The patient's condition was touch-and-go after the surgery. Read more ➺
Meaning: better than all others of the same kind.
Example: His hamburger, rich in flavor and delicate in texture, is second to none in the city. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to describe the press and news media, acknowledging their significant role in society.
Example: The role of the fourth estate is crucial in maintaining a healthy democracy. Read more ➺
Meaning: to judge the morality or worthiness of someone or something without having official authority.
Example: He has no right to sit in judgment on how others live their lives. Read more ➺
Meaning: to purchase something, typically a vehicle, that is found to be defective or unsatisfactory after the purchase.
Example: After only a week, the car started having engine problems, and I realized I had bought a lemon. Read more ➺
