Trouble Idioms
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Meaning: Stay ready and hold back your resources until the right moment.
Example: House prices still looked high, so Mike decided to keep your powder dry and wait for a better opening. Read more ➺
Meaning: When one piece of bad luck shows up, a whole pile of it usually follows.
Example: Mike lost his job on Monday, the landlord hiked the rent on Wednesday, and the car died on Friday. It never rains but it pours. 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: A very innocent, inexperienced, or naive person.
Example: Emily was a babe in the woods when she joined the investment firm and knew almost nothing about the financial industry. Read more ➺
Meaning: To do something risky that may cause serious trouble later.
Example: Mark was playing with fire when he kept hiding debts from his business partner. 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: A very serious or critical point in time.
Example: The grave moment came when the doctors had to decide whether to operate immediately. Read more ➺
Meaning: To suffer serious consequences for reckless or foolish actions.
Example: After years of corruption, the minister began to reap the whirlwind when protests erupted across the country. Read more ➺
Meaning: To make a loud disturbance or cause a commotion.
Example: The customers kick up a row when the restaurant serves cold food, shouting and demanding to see the manager. Read more ➺
Meaning: In a difficult or problematic situation.
Example: I'm in a fix because I forgot my wallet at home. Read more ➺
