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Meaning: a time when a crucial decision or essential action must be taken
Example: Right before the dawn, the British military had been waiting for zero hour to start the operation against terrorists in Afghanistan. Read more ➺
Meaning: to perfection
Example: The masked ball was excellent. You should have seen the costumes. Everyone was dressed to the nines. Read more ➺
Meaning: practically identical in appearance
Example: Those boys could be twins, they are like two peas in a pod. Read more ➺
Meaning: being glad
Example: Nicole Kidman was in seventh heaven when she received the award for the best actress. Read more ➺
six of one, half a dozen of the other
Meaning: comparison between the two things which are identical
Example: If I go north or south, I will turn up at the same location. It is six of one, half dozen of the other. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be so surprised at something that you have to take another look (American meaning)
Example: I did a double take when I saw how much weight my best friend had lost. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be in a situation where the outcomes can either be to win or to lose
Example: The budget division is a zero-sum game. Read more ➺
Meaning: to play a secondary or minor role with regards to someone else
Example: Sheila was determined to be the star of the show and she was not going to play second fiddle to anyone. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to express a situation of uncertainty or confusion
Example: I don't want to be at sixes and sevens with you. Read more ➺
Meaning: at the very last minute before an event
Example: Just minutes before the deadline, he definitely submitted his assignment at the eleventh hour. Read more ➺
