Example
“The treasurer resigned under a cloud after several payments could not be explained.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
every man for himself
Neutral · CEFR B2
a chaotic or uncooperative situation in which each person acts purely for personal benefit
keep up appearances
Neutral · CEFR B2
To preserve an outward impression that everything is normal or successful despite underlying trouble.
pull a fast one
Informal · CEFR B2
to deceive someone with a quick, sneaky, or unexpected trick
put words in someone's mouth
Neutral · CEFR B2
to claim falsely that someone expressed an opinion or made a statement
raise hell
Informal · CEFR B2
to create a loud disturbance or behave in a wildly disruptive way
save face
Neutral · CEFR B2
to protect one's dignity or public reputation after embarrassment or failure
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.