Quick Idioms
Page 1 of 2
Meaning: A noisy, confused, and busy situation; a state of commotion or bustle.
Example: There was so much hurry-scurry at the railway station that nobody could hear the announcements. Read more ➺
Meaning: In a confused, disorderly, or chaotic way.
Example: The children scattered helter-skelter when the fireworks began. Read more ➺
Meaning: Immediately, without delay.
Example: We knew right off the bat that the project would be a success. Read more ➺
Meaning: Hurry up or move quickly; to act with urgency.
Example: We're late for school, so shake a leg and grab your bag! (hurry up) Read more ➺
Meaning: Sudden surge or outburst of emotion, sound, or activity.
Example: The scandal hit the company like a gust of wind, scattering plans and confidence alike. Read more ➺
Meaning: Carry out a clever trick or deception to fool someone.
Example: The salesman tried to pull a fast one by charging me for an extra feature I didn't want. Read more ➺
Meaning: a very short period of time
Example: I completed the project in no time at all. Read more ➺
Meaning: effort to do something as soon as possible
Example: The completion of this project was honestly a race against time. The client needed to have filed the documents in the court by today at any cost. Read more ➺
Meaning: If you do things too quickly, you can make mistakes.
Example: He tried to fix the leak in a hurry, but haste makes waste and it got worse. Read more ➺
Meaning: at the slightest signal
Example: We now have a situation where laws are bent at the drop of a hat. Read more ➺
