Idioms and phrases — 2000 Idioms
2000 Important idioms - Set 08
176. A saving clause Meaning: Any legal document. A saving grace. Sentence Usage 1: The contract included a saving clause that protected both parties in case of unforeseen circumstances. Sentence...
2000 Important idioms - Set 07
151. A passing fancy Meaning: A temporary liking for something or someone. Sentence Usage 1: His interest in painting turned out to be just a passing fancy. Sentence Usage 2:...
2000 Important idioms - Set 06
126. A low blow Meaning: A big disappointment. Sentence Usage 1: Losing the championship match was a low blow for the team and their fans. Sentence Usage 2: Getting laid...
2000 Important Idioms - Set 05
101. A Herculean task Meaning: Very difficult work. Sentence Usage 1: Completing the project within the given time frame was a Herculean task, requiring immense effort from the team. Sentence...
2000 Important Idioms - Set 04
76. A forced march Meaning: A march made by an army in an emergency at a rapid speed. Sentence Usage 1: The soldiers were ordered to make a forced march...
2000 Important Idioms - Set 03
51. A dead letter Meaning: No longer in use; ineffective. Sentence Usage 1: The old policies became a dead letter, as they no longer addressed the current needs of the...
2000 Important idioms - Set 02
26. A cat and dog life Meaning: Full of fights. Sentence Usage 1: Their marriage was like a cat and dog life, with constant arguments and disagreements. Sentence Usage 2:...
2000 important Idioms - Set 01
1. A done deal Meaning: This expression is used to refer to an agreement or decision that has been successfully concluded or settled. Sentence Usage 1: After weeks of negotiations,...