english idioms
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Common English idiomatic expressionsTRANSCRIPT
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English Idioms
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An idiom is a commonly used expression that has a special meaning. This
meaning is often different from what the words say in a literal sense.
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“A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush”
Having something certain is better than striving for more and taking a risk, because chances are that you could lose everything.
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“A Blessing In Disguise”
Something good that isn't recognized at first.
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“A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted”
A foolish person can easily lose his/her money.
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“A Piece of Cake” Something that can be accomplished very easily.
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“Actions Speak Louder Than Words” It is better to do something than just talk about it.
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“Never bite the hand that feeds you”
Never harm someone that has helped or is helping you.
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“Barking up the wrong tree”
When you are trying to find something, but you are looking in the wrong place.
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“under the weather”
Feeling ill
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“back in the pink”
Very strong and healthy
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“on cloud nine”Feeling extreme happiness or elation.
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“That hair is so behind the times”
Old fashioned or out of date
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“keep me in the loop”
Fully informed and in the know
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“Never bite off more than you can chew” To take on a challenge that is too big
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“on the blink” Isn’t working properly or is out of order
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“out of the blue” Suddenly and unexpectedly
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“head in the sand” Refusing to think about an unpleasant
situation or face the facts.
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“on the ball” Competent - Doing a good job
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“in the black” Making a profit
Out of debt
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“hit the hay”Went to bed
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“Knock on wood” I'm much better now. To have good fortune and hope it will continue.
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“off the wall”
Strange or very different
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“a bed of roses” an easy and pleasant situation
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“get to the point!”the essential information. Skip the details
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“a backseat driver” Someone who criticizes from the sideline
Annoyingly giving unwanted advice
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“Get off my back!”Quit nagging or bothering me.
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“wet behind the ears”Either very young or inexperienced.
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“Against The Clock” Rushed and short on time.
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“An Arm And A Leg” Very expensive. A large amount of money.
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“Bite Your Tongue” To avoid talking.
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“Blood Is Thicker Than Water” The family bond is closer than anything else.
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“Dog Days of Summer” The hottest days of the summer season.
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“Keep An Eye On Him” You should carefully watch him.
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“Lend Me Your Ear” To ask for someone's full attention.
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“Pick up your ears” To listen very carefully.
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“Raining Cats and Dogs” A very loud and noisy rain storm.
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“The Ball Is In Your Court”It is your decision this time.
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“Till the cows come home” A long time.
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“Use Your Loaf” Use your brain. Think!
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“Wag the Dog” A diversion away from something of greater
importance.
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“When Pigs Fly”Something that will never ever happen.
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“Your Guess Is As Good As Mine” I have no idea.
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