All Idioms
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Meaning: an effort to manage multiple conflicting or competing elements or interests simultaneously.
Example: Being a working parent is a daily balancing act between professional responsibilities and family needs. Read more ➺
Meaning: in a state of strong disagreement or conflict
Example: The two neighbors were at loggerheads over the property boundary. Read more ➺
Meaning: a holiday in the United States that honors those who lost their lives fighting for the country.
Example: "My family always has a barbecue on Memorial Day to spend time together and remember our loved ones who served in the military." Read more ➺
Meaning: to allow someone enough freedom or autonomy to make mistakes or bring about their own downfall.
Example: The CEO gave the manager enough rope, knowing his mistakes would soon become evident. Read more ➺
Meaning: an informal way to say sorry for using bad language.
Example: This project is a complete clusterfuck; pardon my French. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to apologize for using profanity or offensive language.
Example: That meeting was a complete disaster, excuse my French, but it was just a load of bullshit. Read more ➺
Meaning: as expected under the circumstances.
Example: Finding traffic on the way to work is par for the course in this city. Read more ➺
Meaning: in need of money or experiencing financial difficulties.
Example: After losing his job, he found himself hard up and unable to pay the bills. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be in charge or control of a group or activity.
Example: After the merger, it became clear that the new CEO would rule the roost in the restructured company. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have a good understanding or proficiency in modern technology.
Example: The new hire is very tech-savvy; she quickly adapted to our complex software systems. Read more ➺
