All Idioms

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blue chip

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 ➺


in the bag

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 ➺


bush league

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 ➺


pressing issue

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 ➺


burning question

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 ➺


touch and go

Meaning: precarious or delicate in nature, uncertain, and risky.

Example: The patient's condition was touch-and-go after the surgery. Read more ➺


second to none

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 ➺


fourth estate

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 ➺


sit in judgment

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 ➺


buy a lemon

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 ➺


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