Example
“He ignored the warning and got soaked, so it serves him right.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
fall in line
Neutral · CEFR B1
to obey or accept the rules and expectations set by a group or authority
go downhill
Neutral · CEFR B1
to become progressively worse in condition, quality, or performance
golden rule
Neutral · CEFR B1
the most important rule or principle to follow
miss the boat
Informal · CEFR B1
To lose a chance to do something by being too slow or late.
out of the question
Neutral · CEFR B1
completely impossible or not permitted
sign on the dotted line
Neutral · CEFR B1
to commit yourself formally by signing an agreement
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.