All Idioms
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Meaning: Stay honest and genuine.
Example: Marcus always tries to keep it real when giving advice to his younger brother. Read more ➺
Meaning: To suffer embarrassment or humiliation in front of others.
Example: He refused to admit his mistake because he didn't want to lose face in front of his coworkers. Read more ➺
Meaning: Busy and noisy activity in a place full of people.
Example: After moving to Chicago, Daniel needed time to adjust to the hustle and bustle of city life. Read more ➺
Meaning: A foolish or absurd belief; obvious nonsense, especially something only a naïve person would believe.
Example: When Mark claimed the government controls the weather, I told him that sounded like green cheese. Read more ➺
Meaning: It is not very serious or important.
Example: When Jake forgot to like her post, she got upset, but he keeps saying it's not that deep because it's just social media. Read more ➺
Meaning: A polite and affectionate way to ask someone to do something kind or helpful.
Example: Be a doll and hand me the keys before you leave. Read more ➺
Meaning: Not prepared for something sudden or unexpected.
Example: The reporter's personal question caught James off guard during the press conference. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be deeply hurt or upset by something someone says or does.
Example: When Emily joked about Ryan's presentation, he took it to heart and felt embarrassed for the rest of the meeting. Read more ➺
Meaning: To memorize something completely.
Example: Emily knew the entire poem by heart after practicing it every evening for a week. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who eats a lot or is strongly obsessed with food (informal, humorous slang).
Example: After finishing three burgers and fries, his friends jokingly called him big back. Read more ➺
