All Idioms

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rule the roost

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 ➺


tech-savvy

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 ➺


green-eyed monster

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 ➺


gray matter

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 ➺


tell upon

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 ➺


rest in power

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 ➺


vanish into thin air

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 ➺


hush money

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 ➺


out of the woods

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 ➺


long in the tooth

Meaning: aging; elderly.

Example: He's getting a bit long in the tooth to be playing professional football. Read more ➺


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