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Idioms (41)

full circle Neutral · CEFR B2
back to the original position or state after a series of changes
move the goalposts Informal · CEFR B2
to unfairly change the rules or aims after something has started
set something in stone Neutral · CEFR B2
to make something fixed and impossible to change
turn something on its head Neutral · CEFR B2
to completely change something or make it the opposite of what it was
dig one's heels in Informal · CEFR B2
to refuse stubbornly to change your mind or do what others want
shift gears Informal · CEFR B2
to change your approach, activity, or pace
a leopard can't change its spots Neutral · CEFR C1
A person's basic character cannot fundamentally change.
a whole new ball game Informal · CEFR B2
A completely different situation from before.
paradigm shift Neutral · CEFR C1
a fundamental change in the assumptions, models, or approach of a field
pivot Neutral · CEFR B2
to change a company's direction or business model in response to what the market reveals
creative destruction Neutral · CEFR C1
the process by which new innovations destroy and replace outdated firms and industries
break the mould Neutral · CEFR B2
to do something new and different that sets a new standard
turn over a new leaf Neutral · CEFR B2
to start behaving better or differently
change hands Neutral · CEFR B2
to pass from one owner to another
come of age Neutral · CEFR B2
to reach adulthood or become fully developed and established
turn the tables Neutral · CEFR B2
to reverse a situation so that the former weaker side gains the advantage
rock the boat Informal · CEFR B2
to disturb a stable situation by causing trouble or challenging accepted arrangements
put paid to Neutral · CEFR C1
to bring something, especially a plan or hope, to a definite end
go from strength to strength Neutral · CEFR B2
to keep improving and becoming more successful over time
in the offing Neutral · CEFR C1
expected to happen or become available soon
go downhill Neutral · CEFR B1
to become progressively worse in condition, quality, or performance
sign of the times Neutral · CEFR B2
an event or development that reveals what a particular era is like
work wonders Neutral · CEFR B2
have an unusually strong and beneficial effect
on the mend Neutral · CEFR B2
recovering or improving after illness or damage
make waves Neutral · CEFR B2
to cause disruption or draw attention by challenging established expectations
kick the habit Informal · CEFR B2
to stop a persistent behavior, especially an addictive one
open the floodgates Neutral · CEFR B2
To remove a restraint and allow something to increase rapidly, often beyond control.
go with the flow Neutral · CEFR B1
To adjust calmly to circumstances or prevailing behavior instead of resisting them.
light at the end of the tunnel Neutral · CEFR B2
A sign that a difficult period may soon improve or end.
blaze a trail Neutral · CEFR B2
to pioneer an approach that opens the way for later people
dead and buried Neutral · CEFR B2
completely abandoned, with no realistic chance that a plan or idea will return
teething troubles Neutral · CEFR C1
small, temporary problems that arise while a new system or activity is getting started
put down roots Neutral · CEFR B2
to make a permanent home in one place and build a stable life there
out of thin air Neutral · CEFR B2
to seem to materialize suddenly without any apparent origin
go to the dogs Neutral · CEFR B2
to deteriorate severely from an earlier, better condition
the die is cast Formal · CEFR C1
an irreversible decision has fixed the course of what happens next
go to seed Neutral · CEFR B2
to become neglected, untidy, or generally worse in condition
every which way Informal · CEFR B1
in every direction, often in a scattered or disorderly way
out of kilter Neutral · CEFR C1
misaligned, unsettled, or operating abnormally
put a damper on Neutral · CEFR B2
to make an event or mood less enjoyable and exciting
wipe the slate clean Neutral · CEFR B2
to forgive or forget past problems so a fresh start is possible