Idioms Describing People
Common Idioms 1
Common Idioms 2
Idioms in the Workplace 1
Idioms in the Workplace 2
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What is the meaning of the idiom: "know-it-all"?

Someone who THINKS they know everything!

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "It's about time!"?

Finally! We use this idiom when something that SHOULD have happened earlier, finally happens.
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What is the meaning of the idiom: "Any day now"?

Sometime in the near future

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "in the works"?

Currently being planned, worked on, or produced.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "by the book"?

To follow the rules

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "Pain in the neck"?

Someone who is difficult or very annoying.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "for good"?

Forever!

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "feel like it"?

Because you want to. No big reason.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "on the same page"?

To be in agreement.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "get down to business"?

To start being serious about what needs to be done; to focus.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "Jack-of-all-trades"?

Someone who can do many things but isn't excellent at any.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "Better off"?

In a better situation than before.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "Beside the point"?

Not relevant or related to the main topic.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "stay on top of"?

To stay informed or in control of something.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "Bite the bullet"?

To make a difficult decision.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "Dark horse"?

Someone who surprises others by doing something unexpected.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "Close call"?

Something bad almost happened. Ex: You almost got hit by a car but didn't. Wow, that was a close call!

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "word for word"?

To use the exact same words that were said or written. 

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "get your foot in the door"?

To get an opportunity to start something.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "Raise the bar"?

To set a higher standard or make expectations higher.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "Whistle-blower"?

Someone who reveals / exposes a wrongdoing to the public.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "the benefit of the doubt"?

To believe what someone says even when you are doubtful / not certain.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "In the way"?

Something is blocking or preventing movement.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "Learn the ropes"?

To learn how to do a job or activity, especially when you're new to it.

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What is the meaning of the idiom: "Get off the ground"?

To start or the cause something to start happening successfully.