English Idioms

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Random Idioms

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Rabbit hole

The idiom "rabbit hole" refers to a situation or task that becomes increasingly complex, difficult, and time-consuming as one delves deeper into it. It can also refer to a distraction or an unnecessary detour from the main topic or purpose.

All up

The idiom "all up" means to gather, collect, or assemble everything needed for a task or activity. It can also mean to have a total amount of something or to sum up the results of an endeavor.

Call of the wild

The "call of the wild" refers to a strong desire to be outdoors, enjoying nature, and participating in physical activities such as hunting or hiking.

One cannot love and be wise

The idiom "one cannot love and be wise" means that it is impossible to both have strong romantic feelings for someone and be objective or rational about them at the same time.

Name is mud

The idiom "name is mud" means that a person's reputation or status has been damaged or negatively affected. It can also mean that someone has become disgraced or lost their standing in society due to an unfortunate incident.