All Idioms
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Meaning: informal way to greet someone you haven't seen in a long time.
Example: Long time no see! It's been ages. How have you been? Read more ➺
Meaning: imperfectly or inadequately planned, prepared, or developed.
Example: That was a half-baked idea; it would never work in practice. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to a person skilled in many different kinds of work but not necessarily an expert in any one.
Example: As a jack of all trades, she fixes computers, paints walls, and bakes cakes for her family. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that spoils a pleasant or enjoyable experience.
Example: The fly in the ointment was that the proposal still needed board approval. Read more ➺
Meaning: insist that someone fulfill their promises or obligations.
Example: The management will hold your feet to the fire to ensure that you fulfill the project deadline. Read more ➺
Meaning: end of a relationship, marriage, or partnership.
Example: The couple split up after months of conflicts and arguments. Read more ➺
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 ➺
