Idioms

Through all difficulties and adversity; loyally and steadfastly to the end, no matter what happens.

To join a popular trend, cause, or side once it looks likely to succeed, chiefly for the advantage of being with the winners.

To admit you were wrong and apologise, often after being proved wrong in a way that stings.

To avoid getting to the point; to speak evasively instead of addressing a subject directly.

A hopeless or absurd pursuit of something that cannot be caught or found.

To accept the unpleasant consequences of one's own actions; to confront a difficult situation rather than avoid it.

Accusing someone of a fault that you are guilty of yourself; hypocritical criticism in which the accuser shares the very flaw being condemned.

To leave a situation alone so as not to provoke trouble; to avoid stirring up a conflict or problem that is currently quiet or settled.

Used to say that something will never happen, or is impossible; a sarcastic reply to an over-optimistic claim.

Said of an effort or guess that falls just short of success; near enough to deserve recognition, but not good enough to win the prize or be counted correct.