All Idioms

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next door

Meaning: the nearest house.

Example: Our house is next door to hers; that's why we know each other. Read more ➺


last laugh

Meaning: succeed or win despite ridicule or mistrust from others.

Example: She was terminated from the company a year ago, but she had the last laugh when she was employed by the company's main competitor at double the wage. Read more ➺


sneak peek

Meaning: getting a preview of something that is yet to be publicized.

Example: The cinema had a sneak peek of the film to be released next week. Read more ➺


drop a line

Meaning: send a brief letter.

Example: If you've got a few minutes to spare, you could always drop her a line. Read more ➺


win the day

Meaning: to be accepted by other people.

Example: If you fail to win the day during practice, forget about winning the game. Read more ➺


the corridors of power

Meaning: the office of a powerful leader.

Example: When Jim became a clerk to a Supreme Court justice, he thought he would get his foot inside the corridors of power. Read more ➺


by all means

Meaning: in every way possible.

Example: "Do you mind if I go to the party?" "By all means." Read more ➺


piss and vinegar

Meaning: to self-reference someone who is in a bad mood and ready to fight.

Example: During the invasion, the soldiers were full of piss and vinegar, and therefore they went straight into the front lines. Read more ➺


24/7 (twenty-four-seven)

Meaning: Referring to something that is available or operates all the time, day and night.

Example: This store is open 24/7, so you can shop anytime. Read more ➺


good account of

Meaning: performed well, even if one was not completely successful.

Example: The team played excellently and gave a good account of itself. Read more ➺


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