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a whole new ball game

Definition: a completely different situation. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

all ears

Definition: Listening intently; fully focused or awaiting an explanation. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

apple of my eye

Definition: Someone who is cherished above all others. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

bag of bones

Definition: an extremely thin person. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

be dead in the water

Definition: said when something has no chance of succeeding or of making any progress. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

beef up

Definition: To strengthen or make something more effective. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

boots on the ground

Definition: The ground forces actually fighting in a war or conflict at the time of speaking, rather than troops not engaged or …

call a spade a spade

Definition: to be truthful about something, even if it is rude or unpleasant. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

chew the fat

Definition: To chat idly or generally waste time talking. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

come hell or high water

Definition: said when you are determined to do something despite difficulties. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

cup of joe

Definition: A cup of coffee. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

dead to the world

Definition: Said about someone who is sound asleep or unconscious. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

drag one’s feet

Definition: To procrastinate, put off, to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

fair-haired boy

Definition: (also blue-eyed boy) a person highly regarded and by someone or a group and treated with special favor Discuss this Idiom …

fixed in your ways

Definition: Not willing or wanting to change from your normal way of doing something.? Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

full monty

Definition: This idiom can mean either, “the whole thing” or “completely nude”. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

give somebody a leg up

Definition: to help someone to achieve something, especially at work. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

golden opportunity

Definition: ideal moment to do something. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

have a blast

Definition: To have a good time or to enjoy oneself. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

head over heels

Definition: completely in love. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

hocus pocus

Definition: In general, a term used in magic or trickery. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in god’s name

Definition: (also in the name of God, in the name of heaven,in God’s name, in heaven’s name) used to add emphasis. Discuss …

into a jam

Definition: (also in a jam) in a difficult situation. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

keep a civil tongue

Definition: (also keep a civil tongue in one’s head) to speak politely. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

knock on wood

Definition: Knuckle tapping on wood in order to avoid some bad luck. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

lion’s share

Definition: the majority;a large or generous portion. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

make a pig of oneself

Definition: said about someone who eats too much or too fast. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

moment in the sun

Definition: A brief instance in which an otherwise obscure, unremarkable, or humble person draws attention. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

next to nothing

Definition: almost;hardly. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

not miss a trick

Definition: said about someone who is extremely alert. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

on the face of it

Definition: on the surface. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

peeping tom

Definition: Someone who observes people in the nude or sexually active people, mainly for his own gratification. Discuss this Idiom in the …

practice makes perfect

Definition: By constantly practicing, you will become better. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

queer the pitch

Definition: Destroy or ruin a plan. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

reinvent the wheel

Definition: to waste one’s time doing something that has already been done satisfactorily. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

sail close to the wind

Definition: when you sail close to the wind you act just within the limits of what is legal or acceptable. Discuss this …

send up a trial balloon

Definition: to test public opinion and response to something. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

the customer is always right

Definition: In order to make profit, it is necessary for a business to satisfy customers’ wishes and make them happy. Discuss this …

turn back the clock

Definition: (also wind back the clock or roll back the clock) figuratively to return in time to an earlier period of history. …

up-to-date

Definition: current;recent;the latest Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

walk on eggs

Definition: (also walk on thin ice and walk on eggshells) be very carefully. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

white as a sheet

Definition: (also as white as a sheet) said about someone whose face is very pale because of illness, shock or fear. Discuss …

a drop in the bucket

Definition: A very small part of something big or whole. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a woman of few words

Definition: (also a man of few words) a woman who doesn’t speak much. A woman of action Discuss this Idiom in the …