Idiom

to be even-handed

Meaning

to be fair

Illustration

We invited John to be our game referee because we know him to be even-handed.

Idiom

without turning a hair

Meaning

without showing any emotion

Illustration

I was surprised that Mary did not turned a hair when she found out about her dog's death.

Idiom

to have half a mind

Meaning

inclined to do something without any conviction

Illustration

When the teacher ask for help, I had half a mind to volunteer.

Idiom

to be high-handed

Meaning

to be tyrannical

Illustration

Joe can be quite high-handed and many of his colleagues find him difficult to work with.

Idiom

to gain the upper hand

Meaning

to obtain an advantage over someone

Illustration

Henry tried to gain the uppper hand by playing foul in the soccer match.