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*The price of success is hard work,*
*dedication to the job at hand,*
*and the determination that*
*whether we win or lose,*
*we have applied the best of ourselves*
*to the task at hand.*
_-Vince Lombardi_
*Jai Hind*. š®š³š®š³š®š³
*Jai Jagannath*. ššš
*If you really want something,*
*and really work hard,*
*and take advantage of opportunities,*
*and never give up,*
*you will find a way...*
*Follow your Dreams.*
_-Jane Goodall_
*Jai Hind*. š®š³š®š³š®š³
*Jai Jagannath*. ššš
*Hard work spotlights*
*the character of people:*
*some turn up their sleeves,*
*some turn up their noses,*
*and some don't turn up at all.*
_-Sam Ewing_
*Jai Hind*. š®š³š®š³š®š³
*Jai Jagannath*. ššš
For our friends who are new to the English language, weāve created this list of 144 extremely common English idioms.
And if youāre a native English speaker whoās just curious about how many idioms you actually used in everyday lifeāprepare to be amazed at how much space these occupy in your brain.
Contents
English Idioms About Feelings
1. Hit the hay
2. Bite the bullet
3. Cry over spilled milk
4. Jump on the bandwagon
5. Feel under the weather
6. Throw in the towel
7. In the same boat
8. On cloud nine
9. Burn the midnight oil
10. Get over something
11. Over the hill
12. Hit the books
13. Hit the sack
14. Through thick and thin
15. Off the chain
16. On the ball
17. Face the music
18. Ring a bell
19. Blow off steam
20. Cut to the chase
English Idioms About Money
21. Pitch in
22. Cutting corners
23. Break the bank
24. Foot the bill
25. Cash cow
26. Out of pocket
27. Pinch pennies
28. A drop in the bucket
29. Rolling in dough
30. Throw money down the drain
31. Look like a million bucks
32. Born with a silver spoon in oneās mouth
33. To go from rags to riches
34. Pay an arm and a leg for something
35. To have sticky fingers
36. To give someone a run for their money
37. To pony up
38. To ante up
39. To up the ante
40. Break even
41. Break the bank
42. To be close-fisted
43. To go Dutch
44. Shell out money
45. Midas touch
46. Receive a kickback
47. Living hand to mouth
48. To be loaded
49. Make ends meet
50. As genuine as a three-dollar bill
51. In the red
52. In the black
English Idioms with Body Parts
53. Cost an arm and a leg
54. All ears
55. Heart of gold
56. Keep an eye on
57. Head in the clouds
58. Kick the bucket
59. Under oneās thumb
60. Put oneās foot in oneās mouth
61. Twist someoneās arm
62. Stab someone in the back
63. Lose your touch
64. Sit tight
65. Eyeball it
66. Rule of thumb
67. Keep your chin up
68. Find your feet
69. Play it by ear
70. Knuckle down
English Idioms About Food
71. Spice things up
72. A piece of cake
73. Cool as a cucumber
74. A couch potato
75. Bring home the bacon
76. In hot water
77. Compare apples and oranges
78. Not oneās cup of tea
79. Eat like a bird
80. Eat like a horse
81. Go cold turkey
82. Butter someone up
83. Food for thought
84. A smart cookie
85. Packed like sardines
86. Spill the beans
87. A bad apple
88. Bread and butter
89. Buy a lemon
90. A hard nut to crack
91. Have a sweet tooth
92. Full of beans
93. In a nutshell
94. Bring home the bacon
95. The icing on the cake
96. Sell like hotcakes
97. Out of the frying pan into the fire
English Idioms About Weather
98. Under the weather
99. A storm is brewing
100. Calm before the storm
101. Weather a storm
102. When it rains, it pours
103. Chasing rainbows
104. Rain or shine
105. Under the sun
106. Every cloud has a silver lining
107. A rising tide lifts all boats
108. Raining cats and dogs
109. Come rain or shine
110. Snowed under
111. Break the ice
112. Throw caution to the wind
113. In the eye of the storm
English Idioms About Nature
114. Get into deep water
115. Up in the air
116. Pour oil on troubled waters
117. Make waves
118. Go with the flow
119. Lost at sea
120. Sail close to the wind
121. Make a mountain out of a molehill
122. Gain ground
123. Walking on air
124. Once in a blue moon
125. Many moons ago
126. Castle in the sky
127. Down to earth
128. Salt of the earth
129. The tip of the iceberg
130. Bury your head in the sand
131. Let the dust settle
132. Clear as mud
133. As cold as stone
134. Between a rock and a hard place
135. Nip something in the bud
136. To hold out an olive branch
137. Beat around the bush
138. Out of the woods
139. Canāt see the forest for the trees
140. Barking up the wrong tree
141. Branch out
142. Turn over a new leaf
143. The grass is always greener on the other side
144. Bear fruit
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English Idioms About Feelings
Spilled milk on a table beside a gingerbread man
1. Hit the hay
If someone says theyāre going to hit the hay, it means they are going to bed. It reflects a need for rest, possibly due to emotional exhaustion or weariness.
After a long day at work, I canāt wait to hit the hay and get some good sleep.
2. Bite the bullet
To bite the bullet is to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and resilience, often involving facing uncomfortable emotions or challenges.
I had to bite the bullet and apologize even though I didnāt think I was wrong.
3. Cry over spilled milk
Crying over spilled milk means to dwell on past mistakes or misfortunes, often implying that itās unproductive to worry about things that cannot be changed.
Thereās no use crying over spilled milk; letās focus on finding a solution.
4. Jump on the bandwagon
When someone jumps on the bandwagon, they adopt a popular trend or activity, often influenced by the emotions or opinions of others.
Many people are jumping on the fitness bandwagon this year, inspired by their friendsā healthy lifestyles.
5. Feel under the weather
Feeling under the weather means to be unwell or not in good health, expressing a physical condition that can influence oneās emotional state.
I wonāt be able to make it to the party tonight; Iām feeling a bit under the weather.
6. Throw in the towel
If someone throws in the towel, they give up or surrender, often due to emotional exhaustion or the feeling that the effort is no longer worth it.
After hours of trying to fix the computer, I finally threw in the towel and called for professional help.
7. In the same boat
Being in the same boat means sharing a similar situation or predicament with others, usually involving common emotions or challenges.
Weāre all in the same boat, dealing with the stress of upcoming exams.
8. On cloud nine
Being on cloud nine indicates a state of extreme happiness or euphoria, often resulting from positive emotions or experiences.
Winning the championship had me on cloud nine for weeks.
9. Burn the midnight oil
Burning the midnight oil means working late into the night, often due to strong determination or intense emotions related to a project or goal.
I had to burn the midnight oil to meet the deadline for my presentation.
10. Get over something
Imagine something happens that upsets you, but as time goes on, you stop feeling as strongly about it. This means that youāve gotten over it: you no longer worry about it and it no longer affects you in a negative way.
It took a while, but I finally got over breaking up with Chandler.
11. Over the hill
If youāre getting older (especially over 50) and canāt be as physically or socially active as you used to be, you might say youāre over the hill. Be careful with this idiom, though, since itās rude to say it about someone else.
I had to slow down after my knee surgery, but I donāt think Iām over the hill just yet.
12. Hit the books
Literally, hit the books means to physically hit your reading books, but this phrase is actually used to say that youāre going to study.
Sorry, but I canāt watch the game with you tonight. I have to hit the books.
13. Hit the sack
The literal meaning of this would be physically hitting or beating a sack (a large bag), but idiomatically, it means youāre going to bed. You can also say hit the hay.
Itās time for me to hit the sack. Iām so tired.
14. Through thick and thin
When youāre loyal to someone, you support them no matter what happens, good or bad. This is an idiom you can use to say so.
Roger and Sally made it to their 50th anniversary because they stood by each other through thick and thin.
15. Off the chain
If you watch āAmericaās Got Talent,ā you may have heard host Mel B exclaim that an act was āoff the chain!ā That means it was especially exciting or impressiveāusually in a good way, though the expression can also mean āout of control.ā
The Spice Girls concert was off the chain!
16. On the ball
If youāre on the ball, it means that youāre very quick to understand things or react quickly (and correctly) to a situation.
Wow, youāve already finished your assignments? They arenāt due until next week. Youāre really on the ball.
17. Face the music
If someone tells you to face the music, they want you to deal with the reality of a situation and accept all the consequences.
You need to face the music. You failed because you didnāt study, so you need to take the class again next semester.
18. Ring a bell
When someone says something that you may have heard before, but donāt remember entirely, you can use this phrase to let them know itās familiar but you may need a reminder.
That name rings a bell, but I canāt quite remember where I know her from.
19. Blow off steam
If youāre experiencing some strong feelings and need to calm down, you can blow off steam by doing something to get rid of the stress.
If my mom gets mad, sheāll usually go on a run to blow off some steam.
20. Cut to the chase
When somebody tells you to cut to the chase, it means that youāve been talking too long and you need to get to the point. Be careful how you use this idiom; it could be rude or disrespectful if used with someone like a boss or teacher.
Hi, guys. We donāt have much time here, so Iām going to cut to the chase.
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English Idioms About Money
A pony looking through a fence
21. Pitch in
This phrase may once have had a literal meaning to do with farm work (think pitchfork), but it isnāt used that way now. Figuratively speaking, it means to contribute (give) or to join in.
Letās all pitch in a few dollars so we can buy Sally a really good present for her birthday.
22. Cutting corners
Cutting corners refers to trying to save money by finding cheaper or quicker ways of doing something, often with the risk of sacrificing quality.
We need to finish this project on time, but letās be careful not to cut corners and compromise its quality.
23. Break the bank
If something breaks the bank, it means it is extremely expensive or costs more than one can afford.
Iād love to go on a luxury cruise, but the prices for those trips would break the bank.
24. Foot the bill
To foot the bill is to pay for something, usually a substantial expense.
Since it was my idea to eat at the expensive restaurant, Iāll gladly foot the bill.
25. Cash cow
A cash cow is a business or investment that generates a steady and significant income.
Investing in real estate has proven to be a cash cow for many entrepreneurs.
26. Out of pocket
If someone is out of pocket, it means they have spent their own money, usually for work-related expenses.
I had to cover the travel expenses out of pocket, but Iāll be reimbursed later.
27. Pinch pennies
Pinching pennies involves being frugal or saving money by cutting unnecessary expenses.
While in college, I had to pinch pennies to make ends meet on a tight budget.
28. A drop in the bucket
If something is a drop in the bucket, it is a very small amount compared to what is needed or expected.
Donating a few dollars to charity is good, but itās just a drop in the bucket compared to the overall need.
29. Rolling in dough
Rolling in dough means having a lot of money or being wealthy.
Ever since he started his own business, heās been rolling in dough.
30. Throw money down the drain
To throw money down the drain is to waste money on something that is not worthwhile or doesnāt bring any value.
Buying that expensive gadget turned out to be throwing money down the drain; I never use it.
31. Look like a million bucks
Bucks here is a slang term for ādollars.ā If someone tells you that you look like a million bucks, it means you look absolutely fabulous!
Wow, Mary, you look like a million bucks. I love your dress!
32. Born with a silver spoon in oneās mouth
This refers to someone who comes from a wealthy and successful family.
John was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, so he doesnāt know what itās like to work hard.
33. To go from rags to riches
āRagsā here refers to old, tattered clothes. This means youāve gone from being poor to having a lot of money.
Jim Carrey went from rags to riches. He was once living in a van, but eventually became one of the highest-paid comedians in the world.
34. Pay an arm and a leg for something
Use this one when you have to pay a lot of money for something. You can also say that something ācosts an arm and a leg.ā
Nowadays, you have to pay an arm and a leg just for a tank of gas.
35. To have sticky fingers
If you have sticky fingers, you probably steal a lot. This whimsical idiom suggests that other peopleās valuables stick to you when you touch them.
The manager fired the cashier because he had sticky fingers. He stole more than $200 in a month.
36. To give someone a run for their money
If you are competing with someone and you feel like you really had to work hard to outdo them, you can say they gave you a run for your money:
Joe really gave me a run for my money in the chess tournament. He almost beat me!
37. To pony up
This means you need to pay for something or settle a debt.
Pony up and give me the $5 you owe me.
38. To ante up
Ante up comes from the game of poker, where players bet their money before the cards are dealt. Over time, the idiom has come to refer to any type of payment someone owesānot just in poker.
Youād better ante up and give me that $10 I loaned you last week.
39. To up the ante
A similar idiom to ante up is up the ante, which means āraise the stakes.ā When people up the ante, they bet more money than the person before them. This is used similarly in everyday conversation, when someone raises a bet or agrees to do more.
I wanted to place a $10 bet on the soccer match, but Daniel upped the ante and raised the bet to $50.
40. Break even
This is the term you use when youāve spent a certain amount of money, then earned roughly the same amount to balance it out.
The trip to the beach cost me $100, but I almost broke even after winning $90 in a contest.
41. Break the bank
This refers to something that is overly expensiveāsomething that requires more money than you have.
Taking a week-long vacation would break the bank. Thereās no way I could afford to do it.
42. To be close-fisted
To be close-fisted (or closefisted) is to be reluctant to spend any money, almost like youāre physically gripping it in your fist. Other words for this could be stingy or cheap.
Carl is so close-fisted, he wonāt even buy snacks for the Christmas party.
43. To go Dutch
This is used when everyone pays for their own meal at a restaurant. (Note that this may be perceived as offensive to or by Dutch people.)
Usually we go Dutch when we eat out, but this time I paid for her food since it was her birthday.
44. Shell out money
This means you hand out money to pay for something. It uses āshellā in the sense of shelling peas from a pod.
I wish I hadnāt gotten that new car now that Iām shelling out $1,000 a month in payments.
45. Midas touch
This idiom comes from the story of King Midas, who turned everything he touched into gold. Itās used to say that someone is very successful in their business ventures and has an easy time making money.
Jane really has the Midas touch. Every business she starts becomes very successful.
46. Receive a kickback
If you receive a kickback, it means you are receiving money illegally, like a bribe.
The police chief was arrested after it was revealed that he was receiving kickbacks to ignore certain crimes.
47. Living hand to mouth
This means youāre barely earning enough to survive: any money that comes into your hand is immediately spent on food to put in your mouth.
The family has been living hand to mouth ever since their father lost his job.
48. To be loaded
If someone is loaded, it means they have a lot of money.
Billy paid his Harvard Law School tuition with cash. His family is loaded.
49. Make ends meet
This refers to making enough money to cover the necessities, like buying food and paying the bills.
I donāt make much from my job as a cashier, but Iām able to make ends meet.
50. As genuine as a three-dollar bill
This is an American idiom that is used to say something is fake. The U.S. never made three-dollar bills, so thereās no such thing as a genuine three-dollar bill.
Those supposed designer bags they sell on the street are as genuine as a three-dollar bill.
51. In the red
In a traditional ledger book, debits (losses) are noted in red ink. To be in the red is to lose more money than you make.
Iām in the red this month after paying that speeding ticket.
52. In the black
The opposite of being in the red is being in the black, which means that youāve made more money than you spent.
After working a couple of small jobs over the weekend, I earned an extra $500 and am back in the black.
English Idioms with Body Parts
A close-up of a blue eye
53. Cost an arm and a leg
If something costs an arm and a leg, it means it is very expensive, potentially causing financial strain and emotional stress.
Going on that luxury vacation would be amazing, but it would cost an arm and a leg.
54. All ears
If someone is all ears, it means they are eagerly listening and paying full attention.
When the teacher mentioned a surprise, the students were all ears.
55. Heart of gold
Having a heart of gold means being kind, generous and compassionate.
Despite facing hardships, she has a heart of gold and always helps those in need.
56. Keep an eye on
To keep an eye on someone or something means to monitor or watch attentively.
The security guard has to keep an eye on the surveillance cameras throughout the night.
57. Head in the clouds
Having your head in the clouds means being dreamy or not paying attention to reality.
Instead of focusing on the lecture, she often has her head in the clouds, daydreaming about her upcoming vacation.
58. Kick the bucket
To kick the bucket is a euphemism for dying or passing away.
He lived a long and fulfilling life before finally kicking the bucket at the age of 95.
59. Under oneās thumb
If someone is under another personās thumb, it means they are under that personās control or influence.
Despite being the boss, he keeps his employees under his thumb, making all the decisions himself.
60. Put oneās foot in oneās mouth
Putting oneās foot in oneās mouth means saying something unintentionally embarrassing or tactless.
I really put my foot in my mouth when I accidentally revealed the surprise party before it happened.
61. Twist someoneās arm
To twist someoneās arm would be rather painful if you took it literally, but it really means theyāve been convinced to do something they wouldnāt have done otherwise.
I wasnāt going to go to the party, but my friends twisted my arm and got me to go.
62. Stab someone in the back
While it still hurts, the idiomatic meaning of this phrase is not nearly as painful as literally being stabbed. What this actually means is to hurt someone who trusted you by betraying them.
I canāt believe she would cheat and stab me in the back like this! I really trusted her.
63. Lose your touch
No, this doesnāt mean youāve lost your physical sense of touch. To lose your touch actually means to lose a skill you once had.
She used to be the best hairstylist in town, but sheās really losing her touch.
64. Sit tight
This does not mean you sit down and hold your body as tightly as you can. If a person tells you to sit tight, what they really want you to do is wait patiently.
Sit tight while I go see if Mr. Henkel is ready to see you.
65. Eyeball it
Sometimes you donāt need an exact measurement: a rough estimate is good enough. When you estimate an amount of something based on how it looks, you can say youāre eyeballing it.
Iāve made this recipe often, so I didnāt bother to measure out a cup of rice; I just eyeballed it.
66. Rule of thumb
If you hear someone say as a rule of thumb, they mean that itās a general, unwritten rule learned from experience, as opposed to exact guidelines.
As a rule of thumb, you should always pay for your dateās dinner.
67. Keep your chin up
If youāre having a hard time, a supportive friend might tell you to keep your chin up. This means they are encouraging you to stay positive and not let difficult circumstances get you down.
I know itās hard having a sick family member, but keep your chin up.
68. Find your feet
If you find yourself in a new situation, like living in a new country and having to get used to a new college, you could say you need to find your feet. It means that youāre still adjusting and getting used to the new environment.
I only moved to France two months ago, so Iām still finding my feet.
69. Play it by ear
If someone says theyāre playing it by ear, it means theyāre responding to circumstances as they develop without having a plan, like a musician jamming without a musical score.
Donāt ask me where I see myself in five years. Iām playing life by ear.
70. Knuckle down
To knuckle down is to work hard or seriously at a task. If you tend to procrastinate, then you know when itās time to do this.
My essay is due tomorrow morning! I have to knuckle down and get it done tonight.
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English Idioms About Food
A decorated cake with one slice taken out of it
71. Spice things up
To spice things up means to make them more interesting or exciting.
Instead of just buying Sam a birthday gift, letās spice things up by taking him out for dinner.
72. A piece of cake
A piece of cake refers to a task or job thatās easy to do, like eating a delicious piece of cake! If you donāt prefer cake, you can also say itās easy as pie.
I expected the English test to be difficult, but it was a piece of cake.
73. Cool as a cucumber
Cucumbers have a refreshing taste and leave you with a cool, calm feeling. If youāre cool as a cucumber, youāre someone whoās very calm and relaxed.
My friend is nervous about taking his driving test, but Iām cool as a cucumber.
74. A couch potato
A couch potato refers to someone who spends a lot of time sitting on the couch, watching TV.
After my uncle retired from his job, he became a couch potato.
75. Bring home the bacon
To bring home the bacon means to make an income or earn a living to support your family.
Ever since her father was injured, sheās been working two jobs to bring home the bacon.
76. In hot water
When someone is in hot water, theyāre in a bad situation or serious trouble.
Kevin is in hot water after committing tax fraud.
77. Compare apples and oranges
Apples are very different from oranges in both appearance and taste. This idiom is used to suggest that such different things are best considered for their own merits.
Iām not sure which I enjoy moreāpottery or dancing. Itās like comparing apples and oranges.
78. Not oneās cup of tea
If something is not your cup of tea, itās an activity you have no interest in, donāt do very well or donāt enjoy.
Camping is really not my cup of tea, so Iām going to visit my friend in New York instead.
79. Eat like a bird
How much does a bird eat? Not very much, right? To eat like a bird is to eat very little.
Donāt trouble yourself cooking such a big meal. I eat like a bird.
80. Eat like a horse
Now, a horse is much bigger than a bird. Youād be right to guess that to eat like a horse is to eat a lot.
My mother has to cook a lot of food when my brother comes to visit. He eats like a horse.
81. Go cold turkey
To go cold turkey means to suddenly stop a (usually dangerous) behavior, such as drinking alcohol. A person who suddenly quits something addictive can suffer from pale skin and goosebumps, making them look like a cold, uncooked turkey.
I quit smoking cold turkey and never felt the need to go back.
82. Butter someone up
To butter someone up is to flatter someone in order to win their favor.
Iām going to butter up my mom so she lets me hang out with my friends later.
83. Food for thought
Food for thought refers to something thatās worth thinking carefully about.
Your proposal gave us a lot of food for thought. Weāll get back to you with a decision in a few days.
84. A smart cookie
Hereās an easy one. A smart cookie is an intelligent person.
It shouldnāt be hard for a smart cookie like you to learn Spanish.
85. Packed like sardines
Packed like sardines describes a place or situation thatās very crowded, such as a concert hall or sports event.
Were you at the football game last night? We were packed like sardines in the stadium.
86. Spill the beans
To spill the beans is to accidentally or prematurely give out information thatās supposed to be kept secret.
Owen spilled the beans to Joyce about her surprise party, so she knows whatās happening.
87. A bad apple
If you have a basket of apples and one of them is rotten, the rot can spread quickly to the rest. Idiomatically, a bad apple is a person who creates problems or is a bad influence on the other people in a group.
Johnās the bad apple: he gets his friends to do dangerous and illegal things.
88. Bread and butter
Bread and butter are some of the most basic food items that one can live on. The idiom bread and butter refers to a job that makes the money you need to live and afford basic necessities like food, housing, etc.
Fishing is the bread and butter of the friendly people I met on the island last summer.
89. Buy a lemon
To buy a lemon means to buy something (usually a motor vehicle) that doesnāt work well and is therefore worthless.
The car looked so new and shiny. I had no way of knowing I was buying a lemon.
90. A hard nut to crack
Is it easy to crack open a nut? Well, a hard nut to crack refers to a person whoās difficult to get to know or get information out of. (Also appears as a tough nut to crack.)
I want to know what secret sheās hiding, but sheās a hard nut to crack.
91. Have a sweet tooth
Do you like eating cakes, candy and other sweet-tasting food? If you do, then you can say you have a sweet tooth.
I definitely have a sweet tooth: I need dessert every night.
92. Full of beans
If someone is full of beans, they are energetic, lively and enthusiastic.
Despite the long journey, the kids were full of beans when they arrived at the amusement park.
93. In a nutshell
To explain something in a nutshell means to describe it briefly and concisely.
In a nutshell, the new policy aims to streamline the decision-making process.
94. Bring home the bacon
Bringing home the bacon means earning a living or providing financial support for oneās family.
As the sole breadwinner, he works hard to bring home the bacon for his family.
95. The icing on the cake
The icing on the cake refers to something additional that makes a good situation even better.
Winning the championship was great, but getting a scholarship was the icing on the cake.
96. Sell like hotcakes
If a product or item is selling like hotcakes, it means it is selling very quickly and in large quantities.
The new smartphone is selling like hotcakes, with people lining up to get their hands on it.
97. Out of the frying pan into the fire
Moving from one difficult or challenging situation to an even worse one is described as going out of the frying pan into the fire.
Leaving my stressful job only to join a company in financial trouble felt like jumping out of the frying pan into the fire.
English Idioms About Weather
A vibrant double rainbow over a green field and a house
98. Under the weather
If youāre feeling under the weather, youāre not your usual self and could be feeling a little sick.
I was feeling under the weather, so I called my work and told them I wasnāt coming in.
99. A storm is brewing
This idiom is used in anticipation of trouble. Usually it means thereās been some kind of sign that this trouble is coming.
She decided to go ahead with their wedding, even though all theyāve been doing lately is arguing. I can sense a storm is brewing.
100. Calm before the storm
The air may be still before a storm actually hits. To say there is a calm before the storm is basically saying that things may be peaceful now, but it wonāt last.
They had a bit of a honeymoon phase, but that was just the calm before the storm.
101. Weather a storm
Itās not exactly enjoyable to sit through a storm, so it makes sense that this idiom refers to enduring something that is difficult.
They really had to weather the storm while they waited for more people to be hired to help.
102. When it rains, it pours
Bad luck tends to come in batches. This idiom illustrates the phenomenon with the idea that any rain will become a downpour.
First he was laid off, then his wife got into a car accident. When it rains, it pours.
103. Chasing rainbows
Have you ever tried to chase a rainbow? If you have, you know catching it is an impossible task. This is why someone pursuing a very difficult goal is said to be chasing rainbows.
Heās not very artistic, but he insists on being a professional painter. Heās always chasing rainbows.
104. Rain or shine
If you are dedicated to getting something done no matter what, you are willing to do it rain or shine. This is one of the rare idioms thatās also often used literally, for outdoor events that will take place whether it rains or not.
Weāre having our soccer tournament tomorrow, rain or shine.
105. Under the sun
This idiom refers to everything on Earth and is usually used as part of a superlative.
Gili Trawangan must be one of the most beautiful islands under the sun.
106. Every cloud has a silver lining
A silver lining is the little bit of good that can be found in every situation, like sunlight peeking from behind a cloud.
Sure, you took the wrong trail, but you got to see a beautiful waterfall.Every cloud has a silver lining!
107. A rising tide lifts all boats
Boats of all sizes float at the same level: if the water rises, all the boats rise with it. Usually this idiom refers to how a stable economy often benefits everyone.
When the economy showed the first signs of recovering, everyone started investing and spending more. A rising tide lifts all boats.
108. Raining cats and dogs
When itās raining cats and dogs, itās raining very heavily.
We had to postpone the outdoor event because it started raining cats and dogs.
109. Come rain or shine
No matter the weather conditions, if something happens come rain or shine, it means it will occur without fail.
Weāll have the picnic, come rain or shine; Iāve been looking forward to it for weeks.
110. Snowed under
Being snowed under means being overwhelmed or inundated with a large amount of work or responsibilities.
I canāt go out this weekend; Iām completely snowed under with work.
111. Break the ice
To break the ice means to initiate a conversation or ease tension in a social situation.
Sharing a funny story helped break the ice at the awkward family reunion.
112. Throw caution to the wind
If someone throws caution to the wind, they take risks without worrying about the consequences.
Feeling adventurous, she decided to throw caution to the wind and take a spontaneous road trip.
113. In the eye of the storm
Being in the eye of the storm means being in the center of a difficult or chaotic situation.
Despite the chaos around her, she remained calm in the eye of the storm.
114. Get into deep water
This idiom is pretty close to the literal meaning: being in deep water means youāre in a tricky situation that is hard to escape.
He got into deep water when he borrowed a lot of money from a loan shark.
115. Up in the air
If someone tells you that things are up in the air, it means that a situation is uncertain or unsure. Itās as though a ball has been tossed upward, and no one knows exactly where it will land.
Our plans for this weekend are up in the air until Jen tells us when she gets off of work.
116. Pour oil on troubled waters
If you pour oil into the sea, it has a calming effect on the waves. You shouldnāt do that in reality, but you can use this idiom to say that youāre trying to soothe the tension following an argument.
She hated seeing her two best friends arguing, so she got them together and poured oil on troubled waters.
117. Make waves
Much like dropping a stone into a pond to make ripples, to make waves is to cause trouble or change things in a dramatic way.
She likes to make waves with her creative marketing campaigns. They get a lot of attention from customers.
118. Go with the flow
To go with the flow is to allow things to happen and accept them as they are, like a leaf floating along on the surface of a river.
Just go with the flow and see what happens!
119. Lost at sea
Just as youād be overwhelmed if you were stranded in the ocean, to be lost at sea is to feel unsure about what to do or that you donāt have any purpose or plan.
I feel lost at sea. I just donāt think this is the career path for me.
120. Sail close to the wind
This means to act just within the limits of whatās legally or socially acceptable. You may try to push boundaries and could sometimes cross the line.
A lot of people donāt like him because he sails too close to the wind.
121. Make a mountain out of a molehill
A molehill is very small, so if you act like itās the size of a mountain, you are exaggerating the severity of the situation.
She shouted at him for being five minutes late. She really made a mountain out of a molehill.
122. Gain ground
If youāre gaining ground, youāre making good progress. This can mean physically crossing ground quickly, as in a race, or it can be figurative.
Weāve really gained a lot of ground in our group project, and I think weāll finish on time.
123. Walking on air
Use this if you feel very excited or happy. āOver the moon,ā āon cloud nine,ā āin seventh heavenā and āin good spiritsā are a few more expressions you can use to talk about happiness.
Sheās been walking on air since she found out that sheās pregnant.
124. Once in a blue moon
A blue moon comes every two to three years, so saying that something happens once in a blue moon is saying that it happens very rarely.
She only comes to visit once in a blue moon.
125. Many moons ago
This is one of those English expressions thatās a little bit formal or dated. Youāll most likely hear it in stories, or when someone is trying to create a dramatic effect. It means that something happened a long time ago.
Many moons ago, we used to be two very close friends. Now weāve gone separate ways and lost contact.
126. Castle in the sky
This one sounds a bit like something from a fairytale, which makes sense since it is a daydream or hope thatās not likely to come true. Building castles in the sky refers to fantasizing about an unrealistic future.
Seeing the world used to be a castle in the sky for most people, but globalization is helping people travel more easily.
127. Down to earth
To be down to earth is to be modest, practical, unassuming and unpretentious.
Heās my favorite professor; heās so down to earth.
128. Salt of the earth
If you are the salt of the earth, you are a good and honest person.
My father is the salt of the earth. He works hard and always helps people who are in need.
129. The tip of the iceberg
The majority of an iceberg is below the surface of the water. If someone says something is the tip of the iceberg, it means that thereās a lot more going on than whatās immediately obvious.
Exceptionally long drought periods are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the global impact of climate change.
130. Bury your head in the sand
This one means that youāre trying to avoid a particular situation by pretending that it doesnāt exist. It refers to a popular myth that ostriches would stick their heads in the sand to āhideā when frightened.
Stop burying your head in the sand. You havenāt been happy with him for years, so why are you staying together?
131. Let the dust settle
This means you are allowing a situation to become calm after something exciting or unusual has happened.
You just received big news. Let the dust settle before you make any decisions.
132. Clear as mud
Mud is not a transparent substance, so this means that something is actually not clear at all.
Heās a great scientist, but I find his explanations in class are as clear as mud.
133. As cold as stone
Stones can be very cold. If you say that someone is just as cold, youāre saying that they are unemotional or not empathetic. Cold as ice has the same meaning.
She never smiles. She seems as cold as stone.
134. Between a rock and a hard place
This means that you are faced with a choice between two equally unsatisfactory options.
I can understand why she couldnāt make up her mind about what to do. Sheās really between a rock and a hard place.
135. Nip something in the bud
This is to stop a bad situation from becoming worse by taking action at an early stage of its development.
Managers should know how to nip performance issues in the bud, or theyāll only get worse.
136. To hold out an olive branch
If youāre holding out an olive branch, youāre extending a hand of friendship and offering peace to a rival.
After years of rivalry with her cousin, she decided to hold out an olive branch and invite her to lunch.
137. Beat around the bush
This means you spend a long time getting to the main point of what youāre actually trying to say.
I donāt have much time, so stop beating around the bush and tell me what actually happened.
138. Out of the woods
This means the worst part of a difficult situation is over, and the end goal is in sight.
The surgery went very well, so heās officially out of the woods. He just needs to recover now.
139. Canāt see the forest for the trees
This means someone is unable to see the whole situation clearly because theyāre looking too closely at small details.
Heās worried about the flowers, but the rest of the wedding has been beautiful. He just canāt see the forest for the trees.
140. Barking up the wrong tree
This means that efforts have been put into something that wonāt produce the desired outcome. Picture a dog barking to scare a squirrel out of a treeā¦but the squirrel is hiding in a different tree.
If you think sheās going to lend you money, youāre barking up the wrong tree. She never lends anyone anything.
141. Branch out
To branch out means to diversify or expand into new areas, much like the branches of a tree.
The company decided to branch out into international markets to reach a wider audience.
142. Turn over a new leaf
If someone turns over a new leaf, it means they make a positive change in their behavior or lifestyle.
After the difficult breakup, she decided to turn over a new leaf and focus on self-improvement.
143. The grass is always greener on the other side
This idiom implies that other peopleās situations or circumstances often seem better than oneās own.
Donāt be fooled by appearances; the grass is not always greener on the other side.
144. Bear fruit
If a plan or effort bears fruit, it means it becomes successful and produces positive results.
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