All Idioms
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Meaning: for a long time or indefinitely.
Example: I'll keep drawing pictures on the sidewalk with chalk until the cows come home. Read more ➺
Meaning: everyone eventually faces the consequences of their actions.
Example: After years of exploiting others, his wealth vanished overnight, and the chickens came home to roost. Read more ➺
Meaning: blindly copying others' actions without critical thinking.
Example: The kids copied the teacher's moves, like "monkey see, monkey do," during the dance. Read more ➺
Meaning: Someone who talks big but doesn't follow through with action.
Example: Despite his speeches, the politician was all hat and no cattle. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who is considered to be honest, dependable, and trustworthy.
Example: Alicia is the salt of the earth, always willing to help without expecting anything in return. Read more ➺
Meaning: It implies that the quantity mentioned is the minimum, with the possibility of it being greater.
Example: She ate five slices of pizza, if not more, at the party. Read more ➺
Meaning: deceptive appearance, like a dangerous person disguised as harmless.
Example: The new employee was a wolf in sheep's clothing, stealing company secrets. Read more ➺
Meaning: typically refers to a person who is shy, timid, or reserved in social situations.
Example: Avril is such a shrinking violet at parties; she always sticks to the sidelines and rarely speaks up. Read more ➺
Meaning: work late into the night, especially on a project or task.
Example: Jenny had to burn the midnight oil to meet the deadline for her presentation. Read more ➺
Meaning: completely new or unused.
Example: I just bought a brand spanking new car yesterday. Read more ➺
