English Idioms

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Vim and vigor

The idiom "vim and vigor" refers to a person's energy, vitality, or liveliness. It suggests that the person has a lot of physical strength, mental clarity, and emotional vitality.

Carrot and stick

The idiom "carrot and stick" refers to a combination of rewards and punishments used as incentives or consequences for achieving a particular goal or desired behavior.

Round the clock

The idiom "round the clock" means working or operating continuously for a long period of time, especially 24 hours a day. It can also refer to providing service around the clock, such as a restaurant or gas station that stays open all night.

Off the record

The idiom "off the record" refers to something that is not meant to be recorded or documented, often because it contains sensitive or confidential information. It can also refer to something that is informal or unofficial.

Get out of dodge

"Get out of dodge" is an idiom that means to escape or leave quickly, especially to avoid danger or a difficult situation. The literal meaning is "to get out of the town of Dodge City," which is in Kansas, but it has become a general phrase for leaving any place in a hurry.