melting pot
Meaning: a place where different types of people and ideas live together, frequently blending to create something new.
Example: The United States has been a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. Read more ➺
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chattering classes
Meaning: refers to the people who comment on events but have no power to influence them, such as journalists, broadcasters, or public figures.
Example: The royal baby's birth was a historic event and has recently become a trendy topic among the chattering classes. Read more ➺
dig up dirt
Meaning: find and disclose destructive evidence about someone.
Example: After calling my sources at the tabloids, I dug up dirt on the actress. Read more ➺
next door
Meaning: the nearest house.
Example: Our house is next door to hers; that's why we know each other. Read more ➺
beyond the pale
Meaning: unacceptable.
Example: Nobody will want to be friends with you if you are considered beyond the pale in your social circle. Read more ➺
have designs on
Meaning: to have a plan or secret desire to get something.
Example: to have a plan or secret desire to get something. Read more ➺
off grid
Meaning: disconnected from municipal utility systems.
Example: Tony built an off-grid bunker, complete with non-perishable food, a water purification system, and solar panels. Read more ➺
make common cause
Meaning: to enter into an agreement or shared effort, especially for expedient purposes and with a party (or parties) otherwise deemed to be enemies.
Example: We have set aside our disagreements and made common cause. Read more ➺
bring someone to book
Meaning: make somebody accountable for their conduct.
Example: If Jessica continues with this behavior, I will have no choice but to bring her to book. Read more ➺
big gun
Meaning: a very powerful individual
Example: He is a big gun at the law firm; he has never lost a single court case. Read more ➺
