Medical Idioms
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Meaning: Something meant to deceive or mislead; false appearance.
Example: The company's safety policy is just eyewash, as workers still face dangerous conditions. Read more ➺
Meaning: Emergency signal used internationally to request urgent help, especially in emergencies at sea, air, or remote locations.
Example: The sinking ship sent out an SOS to all nearby vessels. Read more ➺
Meaning: Looking at things with prejudice or a negative, critical view, often because of past experiences.
Example: She looked at the promotion decision with a jaundiced eye, assuming favoritism was involved. Read more ➺
Meaning: Launch a direct and aggressive attack at someone’s most vulnerable point.
Example: In the final debate, she didn’t hold back—she went for the jugular and exposed her rival's biggest flaw. Read more ➺
Meaning: A special quality that makes someone or something stand out, such as an amazing talent.
Example: Despite his quiet demeanor, the rookie had the X factor that turned the game around. Read more ➺
Meaning: An informal phrase used to describe a person's intelligence or ability to think and reason.
Example: It doesn't take a lot of gray matter to solve this simple puzzle. Read more ➺
Meaning: a sudden and encouraging effect on something.
Example: The speech was an absolute shot in the arm for the crew members aboard the ship. Read more ➺
Meaning: a cramp or stiffness in the leg or arm.
Example: We had to stop midway and call for help because of a charley horse in my foot. Read more ➺
Meaning: experience challenges and difficulties.
Example: Brian tried the offshore education business, but he caught a cold after the first month and has still shown no signs of growth. Read more ➺
Meaning: to indicate that a specific task is simple and easy to undertake
Example: Learning to ride a bike is simple, it's not brain surgery. Read more ➺
