“Brace yourself”
Prepare yourself for something difficult or unpleasant.
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“Get off the hook”
To avoid punishment or responsibility.
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Open idiom page“For a song”
For a very low price.
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Open idiom page“Feel the pinch”
To experience financial difficulty.
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Open idiom page“Crash course”
A short and intensive course.
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Open idiom page“Break even”
To make neither profit nor loss.
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Open idiom page“Sit tight”
To wait patiently and not take action yet.
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Open idiom page“Lead the way”
To be the first or guide others.
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Open idiom page“Foot the bill”
To pay for something.
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Open idiom page“Armed to the teeth”
Heavily equipped or prepared, often with weapons.
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Open idiom page“Come rain or shine”
No matter what happens.
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Open idiom page“In good faith”
With honest intentions.
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Open idiom page“Give or take”
Approximately; plus or minus.
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Open idiom page“End of the line”
The point where something cannot continue.
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Open idiom page“Draw a blank”
To fail to remember or find an answer.
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Open idiom page“Cut both ways”
To have both positive and negative effects.
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Open idiom page“Fill someone’s shoes”
To take over someone’s role or responsibilities.
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Open idiom page“Under your nose”
Very close and easy to see, though unnoticed.
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Open idiom page“Earn your stripes”
To prove your ability through hard work.
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Open idiom page“A gray area”
A situation that is unclear or not clearly defined.
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Open idiom page“Not have a leg to stand on”
To have no support for an argument.
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Open idiom page“Light at the end of the tunnel”
A sign that a difficult situation will soon improve.
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Open idiom page“From rags to riches”
From being poor to becoming rich or successful.
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Open idiom page“Cast in stone”
Fixed and impossible to change.
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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.