All Idioms
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Meaning: always a doubtful person.
Example: He's such a doubting Thomas that he won't believe unless he sees things through his eyes. Read more ➺
Meaning: very casual attitude.
Example: The opening batsman's devil-may-care approach may ruin his chances of securing a permanent spot in the team. Read more ➺
Meaning: (with) all one's belongings.
Example: She moved to a new city, leaving all her "bag and baggage" behind her. Read more ➺
Meaning: start to give your attention to the simplest and most important matters after ignoring them for a while.
Example: After struggling to comprehend the intricate components, it's time to go back to the basics and refresh ourselves on the basic principles of the topic. Read more ➺
Meaning: give responsibility for something important to another person.
Example: After a successful decade as CEO, he chose to pass the baton and retire. Read more ➺
Meaning: to start or finish with a lot of energy, enthusiasm, or success.
Example: These amazing recipes will set your engagement party off with a bang. Read more ➺
Meaning: want somebody to be hurt or punished.
Example: She was out for revenge and was not afraid to bay for blood. Read more ➺
Meaning: to deal with any obstacles that could get in the way of a plan of action or an event.
Example: We need to clear the decks and get our project done on time. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that one knows or understands nothing about.
Example: I love reading and learning. But physics is a closed book to me. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that will undoubtedly happen.
Example: I knew her passing the exams was a safe bet because she has been a hardworking student. Read more ➺
