“Better safe than sorry”
It’s better to be cautious than regret later.
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Search this index of English idioms. Each idiom has its own page with meaning, examples, and related expressions.
“Under the weather”
Feeling slightly ill or unwell.
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Open idiom page“Break the ice”
To do or say something that makes people feel more comfortable in a new or awkward situation.
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Open idiom page“Your guess is as good as mine”
I don’t know either.
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Open idiom page“Cut corners”
To do something cheaply or badly to save time or money.
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Open idiom page“Let the cat out of the bag”
To reveal a secret accidentally or intentionally.
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Open idiom page“When pigs fly”
Something that will never happen.
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Open idiom page“A picture is worth a thousand words”
An image can express more than words.
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Open idiom page“Beat a dead horse”
To waste time on something already decided.
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Open idiom page“Bite off more than you can chew”
To take on too much responsibility.
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Open idiom page“Speak of the devil”
The person you were talking about appears.
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Open idiom page“Actions speak louder than words”
What people do is more important than what they say.
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Open idiom page“A dime a dozen”
Very common and easy to find; not special or valuable.
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Open idiom page“Hit the nail on the head”
To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
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Open idiom page“Spill the beans”
To reveal secret information.
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Open idiom page“Wrap one's head around something”
To understand something complicated.
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Open idiom page“Sit on the fence”
To avoid choosing a side.
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Open idiom page“Ball is in your court”
It is your decision or responsibility now.
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Open idiom page“Take it with a grain of salt”
To not completely believe something.
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Open idiom page“Turn a blind eye”
To ignore something wrong or unpleasant on purpose.
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Open idiom page“Barking up the wrong tree”
To make a wrong assumption.
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Open idiom page“Keep an eye on”
To watch or monitor carefully.
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Open idiom page“Once in a blue moon”
Very rarely.
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Open idiom page“Burn the midnight oil”
To work late into the night.
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“Go the extra mile”
To make extra effort.
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FAQ
What are English idioms?
Idioms are fixed expressions where the meaning is different from the literal words.
Why are idioms important in conversation?
They make speech sound natural and help you understand native-level communication.
How can I learn idioms faster?
Study idioms in context, repeat example sentences aloud, and review them regularly.
What are common idioms for beginners?
Start with high-frequency idioms from daily conversation and workplace English.