Words like “Doom”
The pairs and near-pairs that trip people up around Doom. Start with the direct confusables — then follow the thread through the same tag.
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A Tough Row to Hoe
A difficult task or situation to deal with; a challenging endeavor.
IdiomsActions Speak Louder Than Words
What people do matters more than what they say.
IdiomsBarking Up the Wrong Tree
Pursuing the wrong course of action; wasting effort on the wrong target.
IdiomsBeat Around the Bush
Avoid discussing the main issue; talk indirectly about something important.
IdiomsBite the Bullet
Face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage; accept the unavoidable.
IdiomsBreak the Ice
Start conversation in a social setting; ease tension between people.
IdiomsBurn the Midnight Oil
Work late into the night; work very hard on something.
IdiomsCall It a Day
Stop work for the day; decide to quit for now.
IdiomsCaught Red-Handed
Caught in the act of doing something wrong, with evidence right on you.
IdiomsCutting Corners
Doing something poorly or fast to save time or money.
IdiomsElephant in the room
An obvious major problem or issue that people are avoiding discussing.
Idioms11 o'clock number
A big, show-stopping song or moment near the end of a performance.
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