Over Idioms
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Meaning: To treat people, rules, or opinions with harsh disregard, ignoring their rights or feelings.
Example: The management rode roughshod over employee concerns to meet its targets. Read more ➺
Meaning: Doing something very quickly or in large amounts.
Example: The startup grew hand over fist, signing new customers every week so the team expanded fast. Read more ➺
Meaning: No longer at the peak of one's abilities or effectiveness.
Example: After turning fifty, Mark started joking that he was over the hill and needed a walking stick. Read more ➺
Meaning: to cry about past events that cannot be undone.
Example: While it's sad that the results have not been as good as you expected, you should now focus on moving ahead and achieving better results next time; there is no use crying over spilt milk. Read more ➺
Meaning: a position or job with no hope of progress; a blind alley.
Example: The interlocutors have reached a dead end in their efforts to discover a peaceful solution to the imbroglio. Read more ➺
Meaning: temporary help (often financial)
Example: When I was at university, my mother always sent me food parcels to tide me over until my next grant cheque came. Read more ➺
Meaning: to give someone a hard time for a mistake they supposedly did
Example: My classmate Lily forgot to do her math homework as she had a function to attend in her family. The teacher raked her over the coals for that. Read more ➺
Meaning: To think about something carefully and slowly before making a decision.
Example: She decided to mull over the job offer before accepting it. Read more ➺
Meaning: to alter your behaviour in a positive way
Example: He has not been in trouble this year. He has really turned over a new leaf. Read more ➺
Meaning: an informal visit
Example: I hope to finish the dress before Saturday. If you want to see what it looks like you should drop by over the weekend. Read more ➺
