Monday, 27 October 2025
oodles of something
pull the plug on something
Friday, 24 October 2025
gruesome
set the world on fire
set the world on fire
= a desire to make a significant impact or create dramatic change
She wants to set the world on fire with her music.
His actions were meant to set the world on fire, challenging the status quo.
His powerful speeches were designed to set the world on fire, inspiring a new generation of activists to fight for climate justice.
With her bold business ideas, she hoped to set the world on fire and transform the way people think about sustainable fashion.
Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "set the world on fire":
Synonyms
Create a stir
Spark change
Ignite passion
Revolutionize
Transform the landscape
Antonyms
Remain unnoticed
Maintain the status quo
Suppress change
Lack impact
Dullness
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Thursday, 23 October 2025
gratification
prosthetic
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
dodge a bullet
dodge a bullet
= to narrowly escape a difficult or dangerous situation
Susan thought she had failed her math exam, but she ended up passing. She really dodged a bullet!
Emily thought she lost her wallet on the bus, but it was in her coat pocket the whole time. She definitely dodged a bullet!
When Jake realized his mistake in the presentation, he quickly corrected it before anyone noticed. He dodged a bullet by catching it in time!
Some synonyms and antonyms for "dodge a bullet":
Synonyms:
Avoid danger
Escape a crisis
Evade
Flee
Antonyms:
Fall into trouble
Face difficulties
Suffer consequences
Confront challenges
Bring disaster upon oneself
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Tuesday, 21 October 2025
bells and whistles
bells and whistles
= additional features that are not essential but serve to make something more attractive
The company is trying to include all the bells and whistles in its latest smartphone model to attract high-end users.
This luxury car comes with all the bells and whistles, including heated seats, a premium sound system, and advanced safety features.
The latest software update added several bells and whistles, like customizable themes and new emoji options, to enhance user experience.
Some synonyms and antonyms for "bells and whistles":
Synonyms
Extras
Features
Add-ons
Gimmicks
Antonyms
Essentials
Basics
Necessities
Fundamentals
Simplicity
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Monday, 20 October 2025
dropping like flies
procrastination
Friday, 17 October 2025
grub
Thursday, 16 October 2025
grout
on tap
jot
jot
= to write something down quickly
Susan decided to jot down her thoughts immediately so she wouldn't forget them.
During the meeting, Mark quickly jotted down the key points for future reference.
Emily always keeps a notepad handy to jot down ideas as they come to her.
I like to jot a few notes before starting my writing to organize my thoughts.
Some synonyms and antonyms for "jot":
Synonyms:
Note
Record
Write down
Scratch (down)
Antonyms:
Forget
Ignore
Erase
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Wednesday, 15 October 2025
to dance with the devil
to dance with the devil
= to engage in risky or morally questionable behavior
He knows that drinking and driving is dangerous, but he continues to do it. It's as if he's dancing with the devil.
Ignoring his health for the sake of work is simply dancing with the devil.
He might think that cheating on the exam will help him get ahead, but he’s really just dancing with the devil.
He thinks driving without a license is a minor offense, but he’s really dancing with the devil.
Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "dancing with the devil":
Synonyms
Taking risks
Living on the edge
Playing with fire
Antonyms
Playing it safe
Making responsible choices
Avoiding risks
Being prudent
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Tuesday, 14 October 2025
lose the thread
lose the thread
= to get distracted or confused, which leads to a loss of understanding or clarity regarding a conversation, story, or topic
I was explaining my project during the presentation, but I lost the thread when the professor suddenly interrupted me.
The movie started off strong, but I lost the thread of the storyline after the first hour.
The lecture was full of interesting information, but I lost the thread when the professor switched topics unexpectedly.
The article had great insights, but I lost the thread when it started using too many technical terms.
Some synonyms and antonyms for "lose the thread":
Synonyms:
Get distracted
Lose focus
Become confused
Lose track
Stray off topic
Antonyms:
Stay on track
Maintain focus
Understand
Stay engaged
Stay attentive
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Monday, 13 October 2025
grisly
mucking about with something
Friday, 10 October 2025
grapple
bite your tongue
bite your tongue
= to refrain from saying something that you might want to say
Actually, I wanted to say that her dress was ugly and old-fashioned, but I bit my tongue at the last minute to avoid causing any tension.
During the meeting, I had to bite my tongue when my colleague made an outrageous claim.
I wanted to express my opinion on the matter, but I decided to bite my tongue to maintain peace.
Even though I disagreed with the decision, I bit my tongue to avoid creating a scene.
Some synonyms and antonyms for "bite your tongue":
Synonyms
Hold your tongue
Refrain from speaking
Stay silent
Keep quiet
Suppress your words
Antonyms
Speak up
Express yourself
Voice your opinion
Say what you think
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bad blood
bad blood
= feelings of hostility or resentment between people
The bad blood between the two countries made negotiations extremely difficult.
Years of competition in the industry resulted in bad blood between the two companies.
The bad blood from their last argument lingered in the air, making the atmosphere tense.
Even years later, the bad blood between the two teams was evident during the match.
Some synonyms and antonyms for "bad blood":
Synonyms
Hostility
Resentment
Rivalry
Antonyms
Friendship
Harmony
Accord
Unity
Compatibility
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Thursday, 9 October 2025
melee
trim the waistline
Wednesday, 8 October 2025
pencil someone in
pencil someone in
= to schedule a time for someone to do something, but with the understanding that the plans are tentative and may change
Can I pencil you in for a meeting tomorrow? I will confirm the details later via WhatsApp.
I’ll pencil you in for the project meeting on Friday, but I’ll confirm closer to the date.
I can pencil you in for a training session next month, but I’ll need to check the schedule first.
Some synonyms and antonyms for "pencil someone in":
Synonyms
Tentatively schedule
Book a tentative appointment
Set up a tentative time
Mark down (informally)
Antonyms
Confirm
Finalize
Schedule definitively
Set in stone
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Monday, 6 October 2025
gruesome