All Idioms

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chink in the armour

Meaning: a susceptible or vulnerable area.

Example: Ken is brilliant, but his temper is the chink in his armor. Read more ➺


long shot

Meaning: a bet with very low chances of winning.

Example: I don't think I would be considered a pessimist, not by a long shot. Read more ➺


red flag

Meaning: a sign of a particular issue requiring attention.

Example: United, American, and Delta airlines suspended all flights to China. This was a red flag as the coronavirus wreaked havoc on the airline industry. Read more ➺


henpecked

Meaning: a woman who is being a nag to a man.

Example: Ken was a henpecked husband who would not dare contradict his wife. Read more ➺


goody two shoes

Meaning: too virtuous.

Example: She's not a goody-two-shoes, but she's a good woman. Read more ➺


raze to the ground

Meaning: destroy or demolish.

Example: We will raze the old, rickety building to the ground. Read more ➺


live and breathe

Meaning: I'm confident.

Example: I've never seen such a beautiful view as I live and breathe. Read more ➺


drop off

Meaning: take someone or something to a given place using a vehicle and leave them there.

Example: Once we were done with the concert, he offered to drop me off at home. Read more ➺


no feeling is final

Meaning: no situation is permanent.

Example: Even though you performed poorly last semester, charm up. No feeling is final. Read more ➺


nowhere near

Meaning: not similar at all.

Example: She's nowhere near recovered from her experiences. Read more ➺


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