IDIOMS master - Part1 - The IDIOMS Maestro

IDIOMS

1. Once in a Blue Moon

Meaning: Something that happens very rarely.
Example: "I only go to the cinema once in a blue moon."
Explanation: This means that the person rarely goes to the cinema, perhaps only a few times a year or less.

2. Chip on Your Shoulder

Meaning: To have a grievance or feel resentful about something.
Example: "Ever since he lost the competition, he's had a chip on his shoulder."
Explanation: This means that since losing the competition, he has been feeling angry and carrying a sense of injustice or resentment.

3. Beating around the Bush

Meaning: To avoid talking directly about a subject.
Example: "Stop beating around the bush and tell me what happened."
Explanation: This means to stop avoiding the main topic and address the issue directly.

4. Cry over Spilt Milk

Meaning: To waste time worrying about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
Example: "It's no use crying over spilt milk. Let's focus on how to fix the problem."
Explanation: This means there's no point in being upset about something that can't be undone; instead, focus on finding a solution.

5. Piece of Cake

Meaning: Something that is very easy to do.
Example: "The math test was a piece of cake for her."
Explanation: This means that the math test was very easy for her to complete

6. Come Hell or High Water

Meaning: No matter what happens; whatever difficulties may arise.
Example: "I'll be at your wedding, come hell or high water."
Explanation: This means the person is determined to attend the wedding regardless of any obstacles or difficulties.

7. Blessing in Disguise

Meaning: Something that seems bad at first but results in something good.
Example: "Losing that job was a blessing in disguise; it pushed me to start my own business."
Explanation: This means that although losing the job seemed negative initially, it turned out to be beneficial in the end because it led to starting a successful business.

8. Taste of Your Own Medicine

Meaning: To experience the same unpleasant treatment that you have given to others.
Example: "After ignoring everyone's advice, he got a taste of his own medicine when no one listened to him."
Explanation: This means he experienced the same disregard that he had shown to others, which is often seen as a form of poetic justice.

9. Mean Business

Meaning: To be serious and determined about what one is doing.
Example: "When she said she was going to finish the project by tonight, I knew she meant business."
Explanation: This means she was very serious and determined to complete the project by the deadline.

10. Golden Handshake

Meaning: A large sum of money given to someone when they leave a job, often as a retirement benefit or severance package.
Example and Explanation:
Example: "When Mr. Johnson retired after 30 years at the company, they gave him a golden handshake worth $500,000."
Explanation: In this example, Mr. Johnson received a significant amount of money from his company when he retired. The "golden handshake" is a reward for his long service and a way to appreciate his contributions.

11. Apple of One's Eye

Meaning: A person who is very cherished or loved by someone.
Example and Explanation:
Example: "Her grandson is the apple of her eye; she always speaks so fondly of him."
Explanation: Here, the grandmother deeply loves and cherishes her grandson, showing that he is very special and important to her. This idiom often refers to someone who is loved above all others.

12. The Best of Both Worlds

Meaning: A situation in which one can enjoy the advantages of two different things at the same time.
Example and Explanation:
Example: "Living in the suburbs gives us the best of both worlds: the tranquility of the countryside and the convenience of being close to the city."
Explanation: This sentence illustrates that living in the suburbs offers the peacefulness of rural life while still having easy access to city amenities. The person enjoys the benefits of both environments simultaneously.

13. Icing on the Cake

Meaning: Something that makes a good situation even better.
Example and Explanation:
Example: "Winning the championship was amazing, but receiving the MVP award was the icing on the cake."
Explanation: Winning the championship was already a fantastic achievement, and getting the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award made it even better. The "icing on the cake" refers to the additional, delightful reward that enhanced the overall experience.

14. Feeling a Bit Under the Weather

Meaning: Feeling slightly ill or unwell.
Example and Explanation:
Example: "I think I'll stay home today. I'm feeling a bit under the weather."
Explanation: This person feels slightly sick and unwell, so they decide to rest at home. "Feeling a bit under the weather" is a common way to describe mild illness or not feeling one's best.

15. Jump on the Bandwagon

Meaning: To start doing something because it is fashionable or everyone else is doing it.
Example:
Sentence: "Everyone at school started wearing these new shoes, so I decided to jump on the bandwagon and buy a pair too."
Explanation: This means the person bought the new shoes because it was the trendy thing to do and everyone else was doing it.

16. Cost an Arm and a Leg

Meaning: To be very expensive.
Example:
Sentence: "The new car I want to buy costs an arm and a leg, so I'll have to save up for a long time."
Explanation: This means that the new car is very expensive, implying that it requires a lot of money.

17. Bite Off More Than You Can Chew

Meaning: To take on more responsibility or tasks than you can handle.
Example:
Sentence: "By agreeing to organize the event and finish the project by next week, I think I’ve bitten off more than I can chew."
Explanation: This means the person has taken on too much work and may not be able to manage it all successfully.

18. Ball is in Your Court

Meaning: It is now your responsibility to take action or make a decision.
Example:
Sentence: "I’ve done all I can to help with the presentation, so now the ball is in your court to finalize it."
Explanation: This means it’s now the other person’s turn to take action or make a decision about the presentation.

19. Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover

Meaning: You cannot determine the value or quality of something just by its appearance.
Example:
Sentence: "I thought the movie would be boring, but it turned out to be fantastic. It just goes to show you can't judge a book by its cover."
Explanation: This means that initial appearances can be misleading, and one should look deeper before making a judgment.

20. Hear it on the Grapevine

Meaning: To hear news or gossip from unofficial sources or through rumors.
Example: "I heard on the grapevine that Sarah is leaving the company." Explanation: This means that you didn't hear the news directly from Sarah or an official announcement, but rather through rumors or other people talking about it.

21. Last Straw

Meaning: The final problem in a series of problems that makes someone decide to take action or give up.
Example: "When my boss asked me to work over the weekend again, it was the last straw. I decided to quit." Explanation: This means that the person had been dealing with several issues at work, but being asked to work over the weekend was the final problem that made them decide to leave the job.

22. It Takes Two to Tango

Meaning: Both parties involved in a situation or argument are responsible for it.
Example: "You can't just blame Jim for the argument; it takes two to tango." Explanation: This means that both Jim and the other person are responsible for the argument, not just one person.

23. Break the Ice

Meaning: To make people feel more comfortable and relaxed, especially in a social situation.
Example: "At the start of the meeting, she told a joke to break the ice." Explanation: This means that she told a joke to make everyone feel more at ease and less tense at the beginning of the meeting.

24. Last Straw

Meaning: The final problem or annoyance that makes a situation unbearable, leading to a decision to take action or give up.
Example: "After months of enduring his neighbor's loud music, the final straw was when they had a party that lasted all night. He called the police and filed a complaint the next morning." Explanation: This means that the person had been tolerating the loud music for a long time, but the all-night party was the ultimate issue that pushed him to take action and call the police.

25. Bird's Eye View

Meaning: A general or overall view of something, often from a high vantage point.
Example: When you look at a map of the city from a helicopter, you get a bird's eye view of how everything is laid out.
Explanation: Imagine you are a bird flying high above the ground. You can see everything below you at once, not in detail but in a broad overview. Similarly, a bird's eye view means understanding the overall picture of a situation.

26. A Litmus Test

Meaning: A test that decisively proves something or serves as a critical indicator.
Example: Her reaction to criticism is a litmus test of her maturity.
Explanation: Originally, a litmus test is a scientific method to determine the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. In everyday language, it refers to a simple and definitive test that reveals the true nature of a person or thing.

27. At the Drop of a Hat

Meaning: Immediately, without any hesitation or delay.
Example: She is always ready to help her friends at the drop of a hat.
Explanation: This idiom suggests that something can be done as quickly and easily as dropping a hat. It means being ready to act right away without needing any additional prompting.

28. Afraid of One's Own Shadow

Meaning: Very easily frightened or excessively timid.
Example: After watching that scary movie, he became afraid of his own shadow.
Explanation: This idiom paints a picture of someone so scared that even their own shadow startles them. It is used to describe a person who is overly fearful or nervous about everything.

29. A House of Cards

Meaning: A plan, organization, or system that is very fragile and could collapse easily.
Example: Their elaborate financial scheme turned out to be a house of cards.
Explanation: Building a house out of playing cards is very delicate and can fall apart with the slightest disturbance. Similarly, a house of cards refers to something that is unstable and likely to fail.

30. Black and Blue

Meaning: Bruised and beaten, either physically or emotionally.
Example: After the soccer match, his legs were black and blue from all the rough play.
Explanation: When someone is black and blue, they have visible bruises that are dark in color, usually from a physical impact. It can also metaphorically describe someone who has been emotionally hurt.

31. To Be in the Doldrums

Meaning: To be in a state of inactivity, stagnation, or depression.
Example: After losing his job, he was in the doldrums for several months.
Explanation: The doldrums are areas near the equator where there is little wind, causing sailing ships to be stuck for days. Being in the doldrums means feeling stuck, unmotivated, or depressed.

32. Be on Cloud Nine

Meaning: To be extremely happy and joyful.
Example: After winning the lottery, Maria was on cloud nine for weeks.
Explanation: Maria felt extremely happy and ecstatic, like she was floating on clouds.

33. Bone of Contention

Meaning: A topic or issue over which people argue or disagree.
Example: The allocation of funds for the new project became a bone of contention in the meeting.
Explanation: The topic of fund allocation caused disagreement and conflict among the meeting participants.

34. Eat Humble Pie

Meaning: To admit one’s error and apologize.
Example: After wrongly accusing his colleague of stealing, John had to eat humble pie and apologize.
Explanation: John had to admit he was wrong and apologize, which was humbling for him.

35. Fool's Paradise

Meaning: A state of happiness based on false hope or illusion.
Example: Believing that he would get rich without working hard, Jack was living in a fool's paradise.
Explanation: Jack was happy with the false hope of becoming rich without effort, which was unrealistic.

36. Get a Raw Deal

Meaning: To be treated unfairly or receive unfair treatment.
Example: Despite his hard work, Mark felt he got a raw deal when he was passed over for a promotion.
Explanation: Mark was treated unfairly by not being promoted despite his efforts.

37. Give Cold Shoulder

Meaning: To ignore someone deliberately or treat someone in an unfriendly way.
Example: After their argument, Sarah gave Tom the cold shoulder at the party.
Explanation: Sarah deliberately ignored Tom and treated him unfriendly due to their argument.

38. Hit the Nail on the Head

Meaning: To say or do exactly the right thing.
Example: When Jane said the project failed due to poor planning, she hit the nail on the head.
Explanation: Jane accurately identified the main reason for the project's failure.

39. Hand to Mouth

Meaning: Living with just enough money to survive and nothing extra.
Example: Living on minimum wage, the family lived a hand-to-mouth existence.
Explanation: The family had just enough money to cover their basic needs, with no savings.

40. Let the Cat out of the Bag

Meaning: To reveal a secret or disclose something that was supposed to be kept confidential.
Example: When Jim accidentally mentioned the surprise party, he let the cat out of the bag.
Explanation: Jim revealed the secret about the surprise party unintentionally.

41. Hit the Bull's Eye

Meaning: To achieve exactly what you intended; to be exactly right about something.
Example: Her prediction about the election results hit the bull's eye.
Explanation: Her prediction was exactly correct.

42. Open Pandora's Box

Meaning: To start something that causes many new and unexpected problems.
Example: When the city decided to build a new airport, it opened Pandora's Box. The construction led to numerous environmental issues and displaced many residents.
Explanation: The phrase refers to Pandora from Greek mythology, who opened a box and released all the evils of the world. It means initiating an action that can lead to unforeseen negative consequences.

43. Don't Put all your eggs in one basket

Meaning: Don't invest all your efforts or resources in one area, because you might lose everything.
Example: When investing your money, it's wise to diversify your portfolio. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket by investing in just one stock.
Explanation: If you carry all your eggs in one basket and it drops, you lose everything. Similarly, if you rely solely on one plan or option, failure can be disastrous.

44. To be a Good Samaritan

Meaning: To help someone in need out of kindness and without expecting anything in return.
Example: When Jane saw an elderly man struggling to carry his groceries, she helped him to his car. She was truly a Good Samaritan.
Explanation: This idiom comes from a biblical story about a Samaritan who helps a stranger in need. It describes someone who selflessly assists others.

45. To call a Spade a Spade

Meaning: To speak plainly and directly about something, even if it is unpleasant.
Example: During the meeting, John called a spade a spade and said the project was failing because of poor management.
Explanation: This phrase encourages honesty and straightforwardness, not sugarcoating the truth.

46. To Put in a nutshell

Meaning: To summarize something concisely.
Example: To put it in a nutshell, the company's profits have doubled due to the new marketing strategy.
Explanation: Like a nut in its shell, this idiom means to compress a lot of information into a brief and clear statement.

47. To pour oil on troubled waters

Meaning: To calm down a tense or difficult situation.
Example: When the argument between the two departments escalated, the manager stepped in to pour oil on troubled waters and mediate a solution.
Explanation: Oil can calm the surface of water, and this idiom means to soothe or settle disputes and conflicts.

48. A leopard can't change his Spots

Meaning: People cannot change their inherent nature or behavior.
Example: He tried to appear honest, but a leopard can't change its spots. Eventually, he
resumed his old dishonest ways.
Explanation: This idiom suggests that just as a leopard cannot change its spotted coat, people are unlikely to change their true character or habits.

49. To Move Heaven and Earth

Meaning: To do everything possible to achieve something.
Example: She moved heaven and earth to ensure her son's medical treatment was successful, traveling to different countries and consulting numerous specialists.
Explanation: This phrase indicates making an extraordinary effort, doing everything within one’s power to reach a goal.

50. It's Greek to me

Meaning: Something that is difficult to understand; incomprehensible.
Example: I tried to read the new tax regulations, but it's all Greek to me.
Explanation: If something is as incomprehensible as a foreign language you don't understand (like Greek), it means it’s very confusing or unclear.

51. Make a Face

Meaning: To show a facial expression that shows dislike, disgust, or some other strong emotion.
Example: The child made a face when he tasted the bitter medicine.
Explanation: This idiom describes the act of contorting one's facial features to express an emotion, usually negative, in reaction to something unpleasant.

52. Sweeping Statement

Meaning: A broad, generalized comment that doesn't take into account specific details or exceptions.
Example: "Saying that all politicians are corrupt is a sweeping statement. There are many who work hard to serve the public honestly."
Explanation: A sweeping statement simplifies a complex issue, often leading to inaccurate or unfair conclusions. In the example, not all politicians are corrupt, and such a generalization ignores the diversity among them.

53. All at Sea

Meaning: Feeling confused and unsure about what to do.
Example: "When Sarah started her new job, she was all at sea with the complicated software her company used."
Explanation: If someone is all at sea, they feel lost and uncertain, much like being adrift in the vast ocean without a clear direction.

54. Fell Foul of

Meaning: To get into trouble or conflict with someone or something.
Example: "John fell foul of the law when he was caught speeding excessively."
Explanation: To fall foul of something means to break a rule or law and face the consequences. In the example, John got into trouble with the authorities for speeding.

55. Look Down Upon

Meaning: To regard someone or something with a feeling of superiority.
Example: "She tends to look down upon people who don't have a college degree."
Explanation: If you look down upon someone, you think you are better than them. In this example, the person feels superior to those without a college degree.

56. Flogging a Dead Horse

Meaning: Trying to revive interest in a hopeless or outdated issue.
Example: "Trying to get everyone to agree on the old project proposal is just flogging a dead horse. We need to move on to new ideas."
Explanation: This idiom suggests wasting effort on something that has no chance of succeeding, similar to the futility of beating a dead horse expecting it to move.

57. Have a Green Thumb

Meaning: To be good at gardening and growing plants.
Example: "My grandmother has a green thumb; her garden is always full of beautiful flowers and vegetables."
Explanation: Someone with a green thumb has a natural talent for gardening. The example shows a grandmother who successfully grows plants.

58. Fair and Square

Meaning: In an honest and straightforward manner.
Example: "He won the competition fair and square, without any cheating."
Explanation: To do something fair and square means to do it honestly and with integrity. In the example, the competition winner succeeded by following all the rules.

59. Under a Cloud

Meaning: Being in a state of suspicion or disrepute.
Example: "After the scandal, the politician's reputation was under a cloud, and many people doubted his integrity."
Explanation: If someone is under a cloud, they are viewed with suspicion or distrust. In the example, the scandal caused people to question the politician's character.

60. A White Elephant

Meaning: A possession that is more trouble than it is worth; something that is expensive to maintain or difficult to dispose of.
Example:
Explanation: Imagine you inherit a beautiful but very old mansion from a distant relative. While it looks grand, the cost of maintaining it is exorbitant, and it's difficult to sell.
Example Sentence: "The old mansion turned out to be a white elephant; it was beautiful but too expensive to maintain."

61. A Wild Goose Chase

Meaning: A futile or hopeless pursuit of something unattainable or non-existent.

Example:

Explanation: Suppose you spend the entire day searching for a book that you later find out doesn’t exist in any local bookstore.
Example Sentence: "I spent hours looking for that rare comic book, but it was a wild goose chase since no store had it in stock."

62. Out and Out

Meaning: Complete or total; used to emphasize something is completely the case.

Example:

Explanation: If someone is a clear liar, and you want to emphasize their dishonesty.
Example Sentence: "He’s an out and out liar; you can’t believe a word he says."

63. 4. In a Tight Corner/Spot

Meaning: In a difficult or challenging situation.

Example:

Explanation: Imagine your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, and you have no phone signal to call for help.
Example Sentence: "I was really in a tight spot when my car broke down on the deserted road."

64. 5. Not Hold Water

Meaning: Not valid or true; not logically sound.

Example:

Explanation: If someone makes an argument that doesn’t make sense or has many flaws.
Example Sentence: "His excuse for being
late just doesn't hold water; I know he wasn't stuck in traffic because there was no congestion on his route."

65. 6. Going Places

Meaning: Showing potential for success; likely to achieve significant accomplishments.

Example:

Explanation: If a young artist is receiving praise and their work is being showcased in galleries.
Example Sentence: "With her talent and dedication, she is definitely going places in the art world."

66. 7. In Cold Blood

Meaning: Done without emotion or remorse, often referring to a cruel or violent act.

Example:

Explanation: When someone commits a serious crime without any sign of pity or regret.
Example Sentence: "The crime was committed in cold blood, showing no mercy to the victims."

67. 8. To Keep Up

Meaning: To stay at the same level or pace as someone or something; to maintain progress.

Example:

Explanation: If you are trying to stay informed about the latest trends in technology.
Example Sentence: "It’s hard to keep up with the rapid advancements in technology."

68. 9. Hard and Fast

Meaning: Fixed and unchangeable; strict and clearly defined.

Example:

Explanation: If a company has a non-negotiable policy about deadlines.
Example Sentence: "The company has a hard and fast rule about submitting reports by Friday."

69. 10. Took to Heels

Meaning: To run away quickly; to flee.

Example:

Explanation: When someone sees a dangerous situation and immediately decides to escape.
Example Sentence: "When the police arrived, the burglars took to their heels and disappeared into the night."

70. A Cake Walk

Meaning: Something that is very easy to do.
Explanation: Imagine walking through a park and picking up a cake; it's simple and requires little effort. This idiom is used to describe tasks or activities that are similarly easy to accomplish.

Example:

Sentence: "The math test was a cakewalk for John; he finished it in just 20 minutes."
Explanation: Here, the math test was very easy for John to complete, much like picking up a cake while walking.

71. Be Born with a Silver Spoon in One's Mouth

Meaning: To be born into a wealthy and privileged family.
Explanation: Silver spoons are expensive and symbolize wealth. If someone is born with a silver spoon in their mouth, it means they come from a rich background and have many advantages from birth.

Example:

Sentence: "She never had to worry about money because she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth."
Explanation: This means she grew up in a wealthy family and never faced financial difficulties.

72. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Meaning: To avoid bringing up problems or subjects that could cause trouble or stir up old issues.
Explanation: If a dog is sleeping peacefully, waking it up might cause it to become agitated or aggressive. Similarly, this idiom suggests it's better to leave certain issues alone instead of causing unnecessary trouble.

Example:

Sentence: "I know you're upset about what happened last year, but let's let sleeping dogs lie and move on."
Explanation: This means it's better not to bring up the old issue because it could cause more problems.

73. A Man of Straw

Meaning: A weak or insignificant person, someone who lacks substance or strength.
Explanation: Straw is light and not very strong, so calling someone a "man of straw" suggests they are not very powerful or influential.

Example:

Sentence: "He pretends to be tough, but he's just a man of straw when it comes to real challenges."
Explanation: This means that although he acts strong, he actually lacks the ability to handle difficult situations.

74. Know the Ropes

Meaning: To be familiar with the details or routine of a task or job.
Explanation: This idiom comes from sailing, where sailors needed to know how to handle the ropes to manage the ship's sails effectively. It now means being experienced or well-versed in a particular area.

Example:

Sentence: "After working here for five years, she really knows the ropes."
Explanation: This means she is very experienced and understands all the details of her job thoroughly.

75. Barking up the wrong tree

Meaning: This idiom means to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action or to direct efforts towards the wrong solution or person.
Example: Imagine Sarah is trying to fix her computer, and she keeps replacing the power cord, thinking it's the problem. However, the real issue is with the computer's internal hardware.
Explanation: "Sarah was barking up the wrong tree by focusing on the power cord. She needed to look inside the computer to find the real problem."

76. In the swim

Meaning: This idiom means to be actively involved or well-informed about current events, trends, or activities.
Example: John always reads the latest business news and attends industry conferences. Because of this, he's always in the swim when it comes to market trends and innovations.
Explanation: "John is in the swim with all the latest market trends, so he always knows what's happening in the industry."

77. Know the ropes

Meaning: This idiom means to be familiar with the details or know how to do something well, usually because of experience.
Example: Maria just started working at the new company, but she quickly learned the ropes from her mentor, who showed her all the important procedures and best practices.
Explanation: "After a week of training, Maria knew the ropes and felt confident in her new job."

78. Added fuel to the fire

Meaning: This idiom means to make a bad situation worse or to escalate an already tense situation.
Example: During a heated debate at the meeting, Jim insulted one of his colleagues. This only added fuel to the fire, making the argument even more intense.
Explanation: "Jim's rude comment added fuel to the fire, turning the disagreement into a full-blown argument."

79. Rubbed him the wrong way

Meaning: This idiom means to irritate or annoy someone, often without intending to.
Example: Whenever Linda talks about her political views, she rubs Mark the wrong way because he strongly disagrees with her opinions.
Explanation: "Linda's comments always rub Mark the wrong way, leaving him feeling frustrated and annoyed."

80. To Take to Heart

Meaning: To take something seriously and be deeply affected by it, often emotionally.
Example: When Jane received constructive criticism on her project, she really took it to heart. She reflected on the feedback and made significant improvements.
Explanation: In this example, Jane didn't just hear the criticism; she deeply considered it and let it influence her actions and feelings.

81. To Face the Music

Meaning: To confront the consequences of one’s actions, often unpleasant ones.
Example: After skipping several classes, Mark had to face the music when he received a failing grade and had to explain himself to his parents and teachers.
Explanation: Mark had to deal with the negative consequences of his actions, which were the result of his own decisions.

82. Yeoman’s Service

Meaning: Valuable, reliable, and diligent work or assistance.
Example: During the charity event, Sarah provided yeoman’s service by organizing the volunteers and ensuring everything ran smoothly.
Explanation: Sarah’s hard work and dependable assistance were crucial to the success of the event.

83. To Put Up With

Meaning: To tolerate or endure something or someone unpleasant.
Example: Despite his noisy neighbors, Tom managed to put up with the constant disturbance by wearing earplugs and focusing on his work.
Explanation: Tom endured the annoyance of his noisy neighbors by finding ways to cope with the situation.

84. To Call It a Day

Meaning: To stop working on something, usually because you feel you have done enough or are tired.
Example: After ten hours of coding, the team decided to call it a day and continue their work tomorrow.
Explanation: The team felt they had worked enough for the day and chose to stop and rest.

85. Halcyon Days

Meaning: A period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
Example: Grandpa often talks about his halcyon days on the farm, where life was simple, and everyone in the village knew each other.
Explanation: Grandpa is reminiscing about a past time that he remembers as being very happy and peaceful.

86. Washed their hands off it

Meaning: This idiom means to stop being involved in something and to refuse to take responsibility for it.
Example: After months of trying to help his friend get out of debt, John finally washed his hands off it. He realized his friend wasn't taking his advice seriously.
Explanation: In this example, John tried to help his friend, but his friend didn't follow through with the advice. So, John decided to stop getting involved and no longer take responsibility for his friend's financial issues.

87. Fell on Stony Ground

Meaning: This idiom means that something (usually an idea or suggestion) is ignored or not well received.
Example: When Sarah suggested a new marketing strategy at the meeting, her ideas fell on stony ground. No one seemed interested, and they quickly moved on to another topic.
Explanation: Sarah's new marketing strategy was not welcomed or considered by her colleagues. It was ignored, just like seeds that fall on stony ground and cannot grow.

88. Ducks in a Row

Meaning: This idiom means to be well-prepared or organized.
Example: Before the big presentation, Maria made sure she had all her ducks in a row. She double-checked her slides, rehearsed her speech, and made sure all equipment was working properly.
Explanation: Maria made sure everything was organized and ready before her presentation. Having her ducks in a row means she was fully prepared.

89. Put her Foot down

Meaning: This idiom means to assert authority and insist on something happening a certain way.
Example: When the kids wanted to stay up late on a school night, their mother put her foot down and insisted they go to bed on time.
Explanation: The mother asserted her authority and made a firm decision that the kids needed to go to bed early, even though they wanted to stay up late.

90. Currying Favor

Meaning: To try to gain advantage or goodwill by flattering someone or doing them favors.
Example: "John always brings coffee for his boss, hoping to curry favor and get promoted faster."
Explanation: John is trying to gain his boss's approval by doing something nice, expecting it will benefit his career.

91. Set Their Face Against

Meaning: To be determinedly opposed to something.
Example: "Despite the community's support, the council set their face against the new park project."
Explanation: The council is firmly against the idea of the new park, regardless of others' opinions.

92. At Stake

Meaning: At risk or in danger of being lost.
Example: "The company's future is at stake if this deal doesn't go through."
Explanation: The company's future is in jeopardy and depends on the success of the deal.

93. To Play Fast and Loose

Meaning: To act in a reckless or irresponsible manner.
Example: "You can't play fast and loose with people's emotions; it will hurt them deeply."
Explanation: Acting carelessly and irresponsibly with people's feelings is harmful.

94. Ended in Fiasco

Meaning: To end in a complete failure.
Example: "The surprise party ended in fiasco when the birthday girl didn't show up."
Explanation: The party was a complete disaster because the person it was for didn't come.

95. Turn Head

Meaning: To attract a lot of attention or make people notice.
Example: "Her stunning dress turned heads at the gala."
Explanation: The dress was so beautiful that it made everyone at the event notice her.

96. Fall Back On

Meaning: To rely on something when other things have failed.
Example: "If my startup fails, I can always fall back on my experience as an engineer."
Explanation: If the new business doesn't succeed, the person has their engineering skills to rely on.

97. To Take for Granted

Meaning: To assume something will always be available or to undervalue someone or something.
Example: "He took his family's support for granted, not realizing how much they did for him until they weren't there."
Explanation: He didn't appreciate or recognize the value of his family's support until it was gone.

98. To Play on a Fiddle

Meaning: To deceive or manipulate someone.
Example: "She felt he was playing her on a fiddle when he promised love but only wanted her money."
Explanation: He was deceiving her, pretending to love her to get her money.

99. To Mince Matters

Meaning: To speak indirectly or avoid speaking bluntly.
Example: "Don’t mince matters; tell me exactly what you think."
Explanation: Speak directly and clearly without trying to soften the message.

100. Storm in a Tea Cup

Meaning: A lot of fuss about something that is not important.
Example: When John forgot to bring the documents to the meeting, his boss made such a big deal out of it. But really, it was just a storm in a tea cup because the documents were easily retrievable online.
Explanation: This idiom suggests that people are making a big issue out of something trivial. Imagine a tiny storm confined within the small space of a teacup—it wouldn't be a real storm, just an exaggerated reaction.

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