“Big fish in a small pond”
An important person in a small group or limited environment.
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“Come a long way”
To make a lot of progress.
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Open idiom page“Heavy going”
Difficult to do, read, or understand.
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Open idiom page“Get a foot in the door”
To get a small opportunity that may lead to bigger opportunities.
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Open idiom page“Cut and dried”
Already decided and not likely to change.
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Open idiom page“No-brainer”
A very easy decision.
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Open idiom page“Call the shots”
To be in control and make the important decisions.
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Open idiom page“Across the board”
Affecting everyone or everything.
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Open idiom page“Give it your best shot”
To try as hard as you can.
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Open idiom page“Touch base”
To make brief contact or communicate with someone.
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Open idiom page“Out of your depth”
In a situation that is too difficult for your knowledge or ability.
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Open idiom page“Off the hook”
Free from responsibility, blame, or trouble.
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Open idiom page“Clear as day”
Very obvious or easy to understand.
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Open idiom page“For the time being”
For now; temporarily.
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Open idiom page“Close call”
A situation where something bad almost happened.
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Open idiom page“A matter of time”
Something that will certainly happen eventually.
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Open idiom page“A losing battle”
A fight or effort that is unlikely to succeed.
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Open idiom page“In black and white”
Written or printed clearly.
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Open idiom page“A shot in the dark”
A guess made without much information.
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Open idiom page“Get your act together”
To start behaving or working in a more organized and effective way.
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Open idiom page“Fit as a fiddle”
Very healthy and strong.
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Open idiom page“Cry wolf”
To ask for help when there is no real danger, so people stop believing you.
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Open idiom page“Give someone the benefit of the doubt”
To believe someone may be telling the truth even if you are not sure.
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Open idiom page“Bring into focus”
To make something clearer or easier to understand.
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“Wear your heart on your sleeve”
To show your feelings openly.
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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.