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  • Man of Letters

    man of letters https://www.theidioms.com/man-of-letters/ Read more

    Posted on 19 January 2025
  • Cast Away

    cast away ( phrasal verb)/kæst əˈweɪ/ Meaning To throw away or discard something. This definition implies the intentional disposal of an... Read more

    Posted on 19 January 2025
  • in the Heat of the Moment

    in the heat of the moment https://www.theidioms.com/in-the-heat-of-the-moment/ Read more

    Posted on 19 January 2025
  • Not Mince Words

    not mince words https://www.theidioms.com/not-mince-words/ Read more

    Posted on 17 January 2025
  • Thar She Blows

    thar she blows https://www.theidioms.com/thar-she-blows/ Read more

    Posted on 16 January 2025
  • Neck Or Nothing

    neck or nothing https://www.theidioms.com/neck-or-nothing/ Read more

    Posted on 12 January 2025
  • a Snowball’s Chance in Hell

    a snowball's chance in hell ( idiom)/ə ˈsnoʊˌbɔlz ˈtʃæns ɪn hɛl/ Meaning An extremely unlikely or... Read more

    Posted on 09 January 2025
  • Turn an Honest Penny

    turn an honest penny https://www.theidioms.com/turn-an-honest-penny/ Read more

    Posted on 05 January 2025
  • Around the Corner

    around the corner https://www.theidioms.com/around-the-corner/ Read more

    Posted on 03 January 2025
  • Hotty Toddy

    Hotty Toddy https://www.theidioms.com/hotty-toddy/ Read more

    Posted on 03 January 2025
  • à La Mode

    à la mode ( idiomatic expression)/ˌɑː lə ˈmoʊd/ Meaning It describes anything that is fashionable, stylish, in vogue, or conform... Read more

    Posted on 02 January 2025
  • Sleeper Cell

    sleeper cell https://www.theidioms.com/sleeper-cell/ Read more

    Posted on 02 January 2025
  • Gatecrash

    Meaning Attend an event without invitation. Enter and participate in a social gathering or event without having received an invitation or without paying any... Read more

    Posted on 02 January 2025
  • Kekius Maximus

    Kekius Maximus https://www.theidioms.com/kekius-maximus/ Read more

    Posted on 01 January 2025
  • Pandora’s Box

    Pandora's box ( metaphor)/pænˈdɔːrəz bɑːks/ Meaning An action or decision that leads to unforeseen and uncontrollable... Read more

    Posted on 31 December 2024
  • Hornet’s Nest

    hornet's nest ( metaphor)/hɔrnɪts nɛst/ Meaning A situation full of problems or difficulties, often causing disputes or controversy. An... Read more

    Posted on 31 December 2024
  • Settle up

    Meaning Conclude financial dealings by ensuring all parties have received their due payments. Finalize outstanding debts or accounts, bringing them to a stat... Read more

    Posted on 30 December 2024
  • Golden Fleece

    Golden Fleece https://www.theidioms.com/golden-fleece/ Read more

    Posted on 29 December 2024
  • Maiden Century

    maiden century https://www.theidioms.com/maiden-century/ Read more

    Posted on 29 December 2024
  • Deny, Defend, Depose

    deny, defend, depose https://www.theidioms.com/deny-defend-depose/ Read more

    Posted on 28 December 2024