Idioms by country, tribe, language, meaning, and translation.

English - United States

tough cookie

tough cookie

A strong or determined person.

Open idiom

English - United States

tread carefully

tread carefully

Act with caution.

Open idiom

English - United States

turn a corner

turn a corner

Pass a difficult point and begin improving.

Open idiom

English - United States

turn over a new leaf

turn over a new leaf

Begin behaving in a better way.

Open idiom

English - United States

under a cloud

under a cloud

Under suspicion or disapproval.

Open idiom

English - United States

under fire

under fire

Being criticized or attacked.

Open idiom

English - United States

under lock and key

under lock and key

Kept securely locked away.

Open idiom

English - United States

up a creek

up a creek

In serious trouble without easy help.

Open idiom

English - United States

up against it

up against it

Facing serious difficulty or pressure.

Open idiom

English - United States

up in arms

up in arms

Very angry or protesting strongly.

Open idiom

English - United States

up your alley

up your alley

Well suited to your interests or abilities.

Open idiom

English - United States

upper hand

upper hand

The advantage or control in a situation.

Open idiom

English - United States

variety is the spice of life

variety is the spice of life

Different experiences make life more interesting.

Open idiom

English - United States

vested interest

vested interest

A personal stake in an outcome.

Open idiom

English - United States

waiting in the wings

waiting in the wings

Ready to act when the opportunity comes.

Open idiom

English - United States

wake up call

wake up call

An event that warns someone to change or pay attention.

Open idiom

English - United States

walk of life

walk of life

A person's social position, job, or background.

Open idiom

English - United States

wash your hands of

wash your hands of

Stop being responsible for or involved with something.

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