All Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: referring to the feeling of jealousy or envy.
Example: After seeing her friend's new car, Maria felt the green-eyed monster creeping up inside her. Read more ➺
Meaning: An informal phrase used to describe a person's intelligence or ability to think and reason.
Example: It doesn't take a lot of gray matter to solve this simple puzzle. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have an effect on (someone or something), often a negative one.
Example: The years of hard work and stress began to tell upon his health, leaving him fatigued and unwell. Read more ➺
Meaning: to express extreme respect and honor for a luminary who has passed away,
Example: After his tragic death, many supporters and activists gathered to say, 'Rest in power, our hero.' Read more ➺
Meaning: to disappear suddenly and completely, without leaving a trace.
Example: The magician's assistant seemed to vanish into thin air, leaving the audience in awe. Read more ➺
Meaning: a bribe given to someone to keep them from disclosing information.
Example: The politician was accused of paying hush money to cover up the scandal. Read more ➺
Meaning: no longer in danger or difficulty.
Example: After months of uncertainty, the company is finally out of the woods and back on track. Read more ➺
Meaning: aging; elderly.
Example: He's getting a bit long in the tooth to be playing professional football. Read more ➺
