Idiom

A Collection Idiom Words

Tackle an Issue

- To discuss or resolve an issue.
Example: The President will tackle the issue regarding waste management in his State Address.

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Take by the scruff on the neck

- To take complete control.
Example: The Nuggets took the scruff on the Laker's neck during their third game in the States Basketball Tournament Finals in Colorado.

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Take someone for a ride

- To deceive someone.
Example: Margareth had taken me for a ride regarding her current health and physical conditions.

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Take the plunge

- To do something without hesitation despite the apparent risks involved.
Example: The firefighters during the 9/11 tragedy bravely took the plunge in saving the lives of the victims.

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Talk of the town

- Everybody within the community is talking about that particular event, situation or occurrence.
Example: Mayor McMurray became the talk of the town after he accidentally hit a bystander when his car lost control.

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Tall order

- Something that is unrealistic; unlikely to happen.
Example: Merwin's promise to cover the whole of Asia in his travel in just one day is a tall order.

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