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English Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions
Lists of idioms used in everyday conversational English, with their meaning.
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2024-05-27 21:00:13
Lost at sea Meaning To be confused about something or to feel unsure about what to do.
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“I am lost at sea with this new system at work. I just can’t understand it.”▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
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2024-05-27 00:47:21
cowboy up MeaningTo act tough and determined, like a stereotypical cowboy.
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Come on, dude, cowboy up! We can totally make that jump on our bikes!
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2024-05-26 12:42:23
Sail close to the wind Meaning To act just within the limits of what’s legal or socially acceptable, to push boundaries.
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“They fired their accountant because he sailed too close to the wind.”▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
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2024-05-25 21:43:33
cross (one's) bows MeaningTo annoy or irritate.
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Boy, you are really crossing my bows today. Why can't you just do what I ask without arguing about it?
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2024-05-25 11:45:46
Make a mountain out of a molehill Meaning To exaggerate the severity of a situation.
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“She shouted at him angrily for being five minutes late, but it really didn’t matter that much. She really made a mountain out of a molehill.”▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
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2024-05-23 23:36:14
(the) man/woman of the hour MeaningA person currently being celebrated, honored, or admired by others, especially for a recent victory, accomplishment, or other cause for celebration.
For example
Janet was woman of the hour at the office after securing the biggest customer their business had ever had.
Ruth: "Hey, what's going on here?" Dave: "It's a surprise birthday party for you, Ruth! You're the woman of the hour!"
After writing that bombshell exposé about corruption in Washington, Jake was the man of the hour.
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2024-05-23 12:15:17
Gain ground Meaning To become popular, to make progress, to advance.
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“As Airbnb gains ground in many cities all over the world, many locals complain that they can no longer find a place to live. Landlords would rather rent their places out to tourists and earn more money.”▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
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2024-05-22 12:08:12
not as black as (one) is painted MeaningNot as evil, malicious, or malignant as one is described or believed to be.
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Everyone is afraid of the old hermit who lives on the edge of town, but after having a few conversations with him, he's not nearly as black as he's painted.
The biker gang plays up its tough demeanor and hellish reputation, but they're really just a bunch of regular guys and not as black as they're painted.
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2024-05-21 23:29:03
Walking on air Meaning Very excited or happy. “Over the moon,” “on cloud nine,” “in seventh heaven” and “in good spirits”
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“She’s been walking on air since she found out that she’s pregnant.”▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
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2024-05-21 11:53:49
not say boo to a goose MeaningTo be particularly shy, diffident, or timid by nature. Primarily heard in UK.
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My brother is a very sweet, warm-hearted man who can't say boo to a goose. How can you suspect that he committed this crime?
The neighbour's daughter is just the cutest little thing, but she won't say boo to a goose.
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