Culture

wag the dog

Meaning to divert attention from something that is bad to change the topic from something that is more important to something that is not to …

the last straw

Meaning | Synonyms to be the last in a sequence of unpleasant things to be the last tolerable thing after which something cannot be accepted …

sixth sense

Meaning to have an intuition about something to have an additional sense beyond see, hear, smell, taste and touch which warns a person about dangers and …

within earshot

Meaning | Definition to be close by to be able to hear something or someone to be trying to hear someone Example Sentences The police was …

faint of heart

Meaning | Definition to not be strong enough to handle a situation to be weak shortage the bravery to face something complicated or unsafe Example …

run a tight ship

Meaning | Definition to be strict about something to have rules in order to do something to not let things go haywire in a …

learn the ropes

Meaning | Definition to learn the tricks in order to do something well to be well versed with a craft Example Sentences It is important …

a cut above

Meaning | Definition noticeably greater to to have a notion of belonging to a higher class the impression of something or someone being better than …

birds of a feather flock together

Meaning to form groups with people with similar interests and tastes people of same flavour or interest gets together in groups Example …

there’s no such thing as a free lunch

Meaning to be aware of something that seems free of cost but may have a charge levied in another form …

still waters run deep

Meaning | Synonyms to have passion or furore underneath a calm expression a placid exterior covering a something that can be dangerous external calm …

ignorance is bliss

Meaning to not get affected by something that is not known to miss facts about issues because of not knowing about something to not care …

pay the piper

Meaning to bear the ill-effects of something that was enjoyable at one time to have to pay for something that was fun to be bearing …

feel the pinch

Meaning experience financial hardship be affected by a drop in income find it hard to survive on the income you have have to make do …

that’s the way the cookie crumbles

Meaning no matter how unfair the situation is, it must be accepted to accept something or a situation fully to be able …

break the mould

Meaning to do something different from what is expected to break a repeating pattern by doing something different to be new or different to be …

the eleventh hour

Meaning at the very last minute before an event the latest moment possible, before it is too late Example Sentences Just minutes before the deadline, …

walk on eggshell

Meaning to be careful about one’s words or actions around another person to be cautious of offending someone through your words or actions to be …

cat got your tongue

Meaning used to refer a time when someone has nothing to say a situation in which someone is finding it hard to say anything …

wet behind the ears

Meaning immature or poor skill to be inexperienced to be new at something or somewhere and so lack the necessary experience Example Sentences From …

line in the sand

Meaning a boundary beyond which one cannot proceed without consequences a set limit which has to be adhered to strictly by someone Example Sentences …

means to an end

Meaning a necessary action carried out just to achieve a goal something that is done just for the sake of producing an adequate result …

shades of grey

Meaning refers to a situation where things are not really clear when things are vague or have very sketchy details a state of uncertainty where …

treasure trove

Meaning a priceless or valuable discovery an assortment or store of precious or wonderful stuff anything of immense value to the person who makes the discovery …

it’s high time

Meaning | Synonyms to refer to something that is already overdue but must be started immediately the appropriate or right time to do something without …

blowing smoke

Synonyms | Variants blows smoke in your face blows smoke in your eyes

Meaning to intentionally misinform or deceive when someone is just making plans without … 

take stock

Meaning to think carefully about a situation in order to make a decision to reflect on your life it can also mean to physically count things, …