All Idioms
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Meaning: an activity or process that involves spying, secrecy, or mystery.
Example: He didn't want anyone to know what he was doing, so he kept his plans cloaked and daggered from the public. Read more ➺
Meaning: refers to the people who comment on events but have no power to influence them, such as journalists, broadcasters, or public figures.
Example: The royal baby's birth was a historic event and has recently become a trendy topic among the chattering classes. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be extremely afraid or frightened.
Example: A shadow appeared in the doorway and scared me to death. Read more ➺
Meaning: to move toward someone.
Example: The team has come up with cost-saving ideas to cut the budget short. Read more ➺
Meaning: execute a task.
Example: The American scientist wanted to carry out several experiments before announcing the sending of humans to Mars. Read more ➺
Meaning: wouldn't consider doing something.
Example: I love school so much that I wouldn't dream of missing school even a single day. Read more ➺
Meaning: uninformed, a state of ignorance.
Example: 1. The family had been kept in the dark regarding their kin one's medical diagnosis. Read more ➺
Meaning: accurate information about something.
Example: Conversations at the university can give you chapter and verse. Read more ➺
Meaning: in control of a situation
Example: The availability of a wide range of products has put the consumer in the driving seat. Read more ➺
Meaning: for a very long time.
Example: You can wait from now till doomsday for customer service. Read more ➺
