Over Idioms
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Meaning: To think something through carefully and patiently instead of rushing into an answer.
Example: She poured another cup of tea and began to chew over the job offer, turning each detail slowly in her mind. Read more ➺
Meaning: To sit and worry about something (a mistake, a problem, or something that went wrong) for a long time, turning it over and over in your mind, usually feeling low or upset while you do it.
Example: After the argument with her sister, Maya sat alone in her room and quietly began to brood over every harsh word that had been said. Read more ➺
Meaning: To scold or criticize someone very severely for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Example: The teacher had to haul over the coals the students who cheated on the exam. Read more ➺
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 ➺
