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English Idioms
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An idiom is a commonly used expression that has a special meaning. This meaning may be different from what the words have to say.
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A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush: Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might 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: It's easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money.
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A Piece of Cake: A task that can be accomplished very easily.
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: It's better to actually do something than just talk about it.
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Never bite the hand that feeds you. to harm someone who has been helping you.
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You are "barking up the wrong tree“: when you are trying to find something, but you are looking in the wrong place.
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He stayed home because he was under the weather: Feeling ill
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Fortunately she’s back in the pink: Very strong and healthy
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Since he got the news, he’s been on cloud nine: Feeling extreme happiness or elation.
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That hairdo is so behind the times. Old fashioned Out of date
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Please keep me in the loop: Fully informed 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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Mom’s washing machine is on the blink: Isn’t working properly Is out of order
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His girlfriend broke up with him out of the blue: Suddenly and unexpectedly
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He has his head in the sand: to refuse to think about an unpleasant situation or face the facts.
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The manager is really on the ball: Competent Doing a good job
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in The business is finally in the black: Making a profit Out of debt
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He was so tired that he hit the hay right after dinner: 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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His idea was really off the wall. Strange or very different
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A policeman’s job is not a bed of roses: an easy and pleasant situation
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Please get to the point!: Tell me the essential information. Skip all the details
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He shouldn’t be a backseat driver: Someone who criticizes from the sideline Annoyingly giving unwanted advice
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Get off my back! I do it in a minute: Quit nagging or bothering me.
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When she started the job, she was still 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 politely 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 head. Think smart.
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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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