Numbers Idioms
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Meaning: Describes something happening all at once or in a single, sudden action.
Example: The company laid off half its staff in one fell swoop to cut costs. Read more ➺
Meaning: Infer something by logically connecting clues or facts.
Example: When she didn’t answer his calls all weekend, he put two and two together. Read more ➺
Meaning: Double meaning; hidden meaning or double sense.
Example: The comedian's joke was full of double entendre, making the audience laugh for more than one reason. Read more ➺
Meaning: Recognizing someone's true character or intentions, thereby gaining an advantage over them.
Example: You can't fool me anymore—I've got your number now. Read more ➺
Meaning: It represents unmet expectations, especially when it comes to promised reparations or compensation.
Example: Many African Americans view the unfulfilled promise of forty acres and a mule as a symbol of systemic injustice. Read more ➺
Meaning: Indicates being in a difficult or disadvantageous situation, often due to unfavorable circumstances.
Example: After missing the deadline, she found herself behind the eight ball at work. Read more ➺
Meaning: An expression used to modestly offer one's opinion or viewpoint.
Example: I know it's not much, but here's my two cents on the topic. Read more ➺
Meaning: starting over from the beginning after a failure or setback.
Example: After the software crashed, the team had to go back to square one. Read more ➺
Meaning: better than all others of the same kind.
Example: His hamburger, rich in flavor and delicate in texture, is second to none in the city. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to describe the press and news media, acknowledging their significant role in society.
Example: The role of the fourth estate is crucial in maintaining a healthy democracy. Read more ➺
