Trouble Idioms
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Meaning: unharmed or uninjured.
Example: After the storm passed, we found our house still standing and our family safe and sound. Read more ➺
Meaning: to intentionally provoke or instigate a confrontation with someone who is known to be easily angered or irritated.
Example: Criticizing the boss's decisions is a sure way to poke the bear at work. Read more ➺
Meaning: being in trouble.
Example: With no savings, being fired will leave me up the creek without a paddle. Read more ➺
the rose that grew from concrete
Meaning: a person who achieved greatness even though they came from a place not so great.
Example: Ken performed well despite his poor background, much like the rose that grew from concrete. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be at serious risk.
Example: Put your toes on the line and form up! Read more ➺
Meaning: to make trouble.
Example: If you don't want any trouble with your boss, then stop rocking the boat. Read more ➺
Meaning: hide from the truth
Example: Finals begin in a week and if I continue to bury my head in the sand, I'll be taking this class again next semester. Read more ➺
Meaning: a fatiguing burden.
Example: I refused to be the yoke around his neck, and so I turned down his generous offer of employment in a job for which I was unqualified. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be very close to something dangerous or unwelcoming
Example: She was standing on the edge of a cliff in the photo, too close for comfort. Read more ➺
Meaning: in trouble or state of shame
Example: The opposition leader landed himself in a whole load of hot water after making several vulgar comments. Read more ➺
