Problem Idioms
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Meaning: Failing to pay attention to important duties or responsibilities.
Example: The management was asleep at the wheel when the company's security issues went unnoticed for months. Read more ➺
Meaning: A small bribe, concession or gift given to calm, satisfy, or silence a critic, opponent, troublesome or powerful person.
Example: The company's promise of a minor refund was a sop to Cerberus meant to calm angry customers. Read more ➺
Meaning: To behave in a way that is likely to cause problems or difficulties.
Example: Ignoring repeated safety warnings is asking for trouble because accidents can easily happen. Read more ➺
Meaning: Loud noise, confusion, and busy activity happening at the same time.
Example: In the morning hurly-burly of the airport, Sarah almost forgot her passport at the café. Read more ➺
Meaning: To understand the exact cause of a problem or difficulty.
Example: After months of reviewing the company's finances, Daniel finally discovered where the shoe pinches in their budgeting system. Read more ➺
Meaning: To end a situation in which progress has stopped because people cannot agree.
Example: The mediator proposed a compromise that helped both sides break the deadlock in the labor dispute. Read more ➺
Meaning: A clear sign that something bad or unwanted is going to happen.
Example: After months of falling sales and major layoffs, the writing is on the wall for the struggling company. Read more ➺
Meaning: To suffer embarrassment or humiliation in front of others.
Example: He refused to admit his mistake because he didn't want to lose face in front of his coworkers. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be in a difficult situation where every available option has negative consequences.
Example: The manager was in a cleft stick, knowing that either decision would upset someone on the team. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used to express pleasure or relief that someone or something unwanted has gone or ended.
Example: When the rude customer stormed out of the shop, the cashier muttered good riddance and smiled in relief. Read more ➺
