An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a meaning that is different from the meanings of each individual word. Idioms are a type of figurative language that can be used to add color and interest to writing and speaking.
Some examples of common idioms include “break a leg,” which means “good luck,” and “bite the bullet,” which means “to face something unpleasant or difficult.” There are many idioms in the English language, and they can be a lot of fun to use and learn.
Here are a few common idioms that you may find useful:
1. A Blessing In Disguise:
- Meaning: Something good that isn’t recognized at first.
2. A Chip On Your Shoulder:
- Meaning: Being upset for something that happened in the past.
3. A Dime A Dozen:
- Meaning: Anything that is common and easy to get.
4. A Doubting Thomas:
- Meaning: A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something.
5. A Drop in the Bucket:
- Meaning: A very small part of something big or whole.
6. A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted:
- Meaning: It’s easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money.
7. A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand:
- Meaning: Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out.
8. A Leopard Can’t Change His Spots:
- Meaning: You cannot change who you are.
9. A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned:
- Meaning: By not spending money, you are saving money (little by little).
10. A Picture Paints a Thousand Words:
- Meaning: A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words.
11. A Piece of Cake:
- Meaning: A task that can be accomplished very easily.
12. A Slap on the Wrist:
- Meaning: A very mild punishment.
13. A Taste Of Your Own Medicine:
- Meaning: When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others.
14. A Toss-Up:
- Meaning: A result that is still unclear and can go either way.
15. Actions Speak Louder Than Words:
- Meaning: It’s better to actually do something than just talk about it.
16. Add Fuel To The Fire:
- Meaning: Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is.
17. Against The Clock:
- Meaning: Rushed and short on time.
18. All Bark And No Bite:
- Meaning: When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight.
19. All Greek to me:
- Meaning: Meaningless and incomprehensible like someone who cannot read, speak, or understand any of the Greek language would be.
20. All In The Same Boat:
- Meaning: When everyone is facing the same challenges.
21. An Arm And A Leg:
- Meaning: Very expensive. A large amount of money.
22. An Axe To Grind:
- Meaning: To have a dispute with someone.
23. Apple of My Eye:
- Meaning: Someone who is cherished above all others.
24. As High As A Kite:
- Meaning: Anything that is high up in the sky.
25. At The Drop Of A Hat:
- Meaning: Willing to do something immediately.
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