Understanding English Idioms
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Understanding English Idioms
An idiom is a commonly used expression that has a special meaning.
This meaning may be different from what the words have to say.
Never bite the hand that feeds you.
to harm someone who has been helping you.
He stayed home because he was under the weather
Feeling ill
You are "barking up the wrong tree" when you are trying to find something, but you are looking in the wrong place.
Fortunately she’s back in the pink.
Very strong and healthy
Since he got the news, he’s been on cloud nine.
Feeling extreme happiness or elation.
That hairdo is so behind the times.
Old fashioned
Out of date
"How was your test today?" Reply: "It was a
piece of cake."
Very easy to do
Please keep me in the loop.
Fully informed
In the know
Never bite off more than you can chew.
To take on a challenge that is too big
Mom’s washing machine is on the blink.
Isn’t working properly
Is out of order
His girlfriend broke up with him out of the blue.
Suddenly and unexpectedly
He has his head in the sand.
to refuse to think about an unpleasant situation or face the facts.
The manager is really on the ball.
Competent
Doing a good job
The business is finally in the black
Making a profit
Out of debtin
He was so tired that he hit the hay right after dinner.
Went to bed
Knock on wood, I'm much better now
To have good fortune and hope it will continue.
His idea was really off the wall.
Strange or very different
Give away a secret.
A policeman’s job is not a bed of roses.
an easy and pleasant situation
Please get to the point!
Tell me the essential information.
Skip all the details
He shouldn’t be a backseat driver.
Someone who criticizes from the sideline
Annoyingly giving unwanted advice
Get off my back! I do it in a minute.
Quit nagging or bothering me.
When she started the job, she was still wet behind the ears.
Either very young or inexperienced.