All Idioms
Page 85 of 239
Meaning: a place where different types of people and ideas live together, frequently blending to create something new.
Example: The United States has been a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. Read more ➺
Meaning: represents an unnamed or unknown person in a hypothetical example or illustration.
Example: Our John Doe witness refused to testify out of fear of retaliation. Read more ➺
Meaning: receiving prominent public attention or fame.
Example: The candidate has been in the limelight for months before the election. Read more ➺
Meaning: to become angry or excited about something.
Example: The boss had a cow when he saw the mess they had made. Read more ➺
Meaning: celebratory hand slap done between two people.
Example: Let's high-five after we finish this project. Read more ➺
Meaning: be capable or competent enough.
Example: You'll only be worth your salt if you go above and beyond the call of duty. Read more ➺
Meaning: accomplish something with great ease or efficiency.
Example: The new software made data entry a slam-dunk. Read more ➺
Meaning: an interrogation that frequently includes torture in an effort to find the truth or a confession.
Example: The detective put him through the third degree, but he wouldn't break. Read more ➺
Meaning: share similar qualities.
Example: The new partners were cut from the same cloth—they had innovative ideas and ambitions for growth. Read more ➺
Meaning: to see or listen to something without being noticed.
Example: Even though Janice was not invited to the wedding, she decided to be a fly on the wall. Read more ➺
