All Idioms
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Meaning: to understand and appreciate.
Example: It can be hard to wrap your head around what exactly happened. Read more ➺
Meaning: to become angry.
Example: John's flight was canceled, and he got bent out of shape. Read more ➺
Meaning: To calm down and stop being angry, excited, or impatient.
Example: The coach told the frustrated player to cool your jets and focus on the next play instead of arguing with the referee. Read more ➺
Meaning: to order someone to do something in a specific way without providing an alternative.
Example: In my house, it is my way or the highway. He was told by his father after coming back home drunk. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that happens when the people involved do not want it to occur.
Example: Each side was drawn willy-nilly into the battle. Read more ➺
in for a penny, in for a pound
Meaning: to complete a task, no matter what it may need.
Example: In for a penny, in for a pound, we need to stay up all night and get the report done since we cannot turn it in half-finished. Read more ➺
Meaning: an idea or subject to think about.
Example: The manager's meeting today has given me a lot of food for thought about whether I want to continue working for this company. Read more ➺
Meaning: fighting without any purpose.
Example: You are just beating the air if you want to turn him into a good boy. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be positive and not let failures or criticism get you down.
Example: His negotiating ability and willingness to roll with punches impressed all sides. Read more ➺
Meaning: to look into something carefully.
Example: The police combed through their house after the income tax authorities left the building. Read more ➺
