English Idioms

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Random Idioms

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Lean towards

The idiom "lean towards" means to incline or tend towards something, person, or situation. It can also mean to favor or prefer one thing over another.

On/to hand

The idiom "on/to hand" means to be in possession of something or someone, either literally or figuratively. It can also mean to have control over something, especially when referring to a situation or event.

Have eyes only for

The idiom "have eyes only for" means to have a strong interest or preference for something, someone, or an activity above all else. It can also mean to be infatuated with someone or something, or to focus one's attention solely on a particular thing or situation.

Six of one, half a dozen of the other

"Six of one, half a dozen of the other" is an idiom that means two options or choices are equivalent or indifferent; it doesn't really matter which one you choose because they are essentially the same. It suggests that there is no significant difference between the two alternatives.

Tear-jerking

"Tear-jerking" is an idiom that refers to a film, book, or story that elicits strong emotions such as sadness, nostalgia, or sentimentalism in the viewer or reader. The idiom often implies that the experience is not necessarily positive but rather one that brings about tears of emotion.