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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

2741 idioms in this category

click into gear

To start working effectively and efficiently; to become fully operational or productive.

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climb the walls

To be extremely frustrated, anxious, or restless, often due to boredom or confinement.

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close call

a situation where a dangerous outcome was narrowly avoided

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close enough for government work

Satisfactory given the circumstances, implying that a lower standard of precision or quality is acceptable.

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close shave

a very narrow escape from danger

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close the stable door after the horse has bolted

To take precautions or try to prevent something bad from happening after it has already happened; to act too late.

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close to home

having a personal connection or relevance

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close, but no cigar

To be very near to success but ultimately fail; to almost achieve something.

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closed book

Something or someone that is a mystery, difficult to understand, or no longer relevant.

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cloud cuckoo-land

a state of unrealistic thinking or fanciful ideas that are disconnected from reality

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cloud nine

A state of extreme happiness and euphoria.

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cloud seven

A state of extreme happiness and euphoria (less common variant of "cloud nine").

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