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32 Idioms

The document lists various idioms along with their meanings and usage examples. Each idiom conveys a specific expression or sentiment commonly used in English. The collection serves as a reference for understanding and using these idiomatic phrases effectively.

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32 Idioms

The document lists various idioms along with their meanings and usage examples. Each idiom conveys a specific expression or sentiment commonly used in English. The collection serves as a reference for understanding and using these idiomatic phrases effectively.

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IDIOMS

Sl No. IDIOMS MEANING USAGE

1 A blessing in Something that seems bad


disguise initially gives good results
ultimately.

2 Butterflies in my Feeling nervous and


stomach anxious

3 To beat around the To avoid the main point


bush

4 Break a leg To wish someone luck


5 Call it a day To stop working for the day

6 Hit the sack To go to bed

7 A feather in one’s cap an achievement or


honour that someone
can be proud of.

8 Miss the boat be too slow to take


advantage of an
opportunity.

9 Make a long story short providing just the basic


facts rather than giving
a lengthy explanation
for something
10 Speak of the Devil said when a person
appears just after being
mentioned.

11 The last straw The final act before you


lose your patience

12 Under the weather To feel unwell.

13 A penny for your used to ask someone


thought what they are thinking
about.

14 A penny saved a penny it is wise to save money


earned
15 Break the ice Come out of initial shyness

16 A bone of contention a subject or issue over


which there is continuing
disagreement.

17 A rolling stone gathers a person who does not


no moss settle in one place will
not accumulate wealth or
status,

18 The ball is in your It’s up to you


court

19 A snake in the grass a secretly unfaithful


friend.
20 A burning question An urgent or crucial
issue under heated
discussion.

21 Raining Cats and Dogs there is a torrential


rainstorm going on

22 A fish out of water a person in a completely


unsuitable environment
or situation

23 On cloud Nine to be extremely happy


and excited

24 Bell the cat to be brave enough to do


something that will be
good for a group that you
are part of, but is
dangerous or difficult
25 Spill the beans To give away a secret

26 With Flying Colours something has been


done perfectly or
without any mistakes

27 Once in a blue moon. To occur extremely


seldom/ rarely

28 Take it with a pinch of salt Don’t take it too seriously


29 to kick the bucket A euphemism for ‘to
die

30 Turn a blind eye To refuse to acknowledge


a known truth

31 The grass is greener on people are not satisfied


the other side with their current
situation and thus
compare with others

32 Hard nut to crack A problem that is


challenging to solve.

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