English Idioms
Search this index of English idioms. Each idiom has its own page with meaning, examples, and related expressions.
- Light at the end of the tunnel
A sign that a difficult situation will soon improve.
General - Chase rainbows
To try to achieve something unrealistic.
General - Cast in stone
Fixed and impossible to change.
General - Bring to the table
To offer useful skills, ideas, or value.
General - Leave no stone unturned
To try every possible way to achieve something.
General - A smooth ride
An easy and trouble-free experience.
General - Go the distance
To continue until the end.
General - By and large
Generally; mostly.
General - Put two and two together
To understand something by connecting facts.
General - Early days
Too soon to know the result.
General - Make it or break it
To cause either success or failure.
General - Hit home
To be fully understood or strongly felt.
General - Fly under the radar
To avoid attention or notice.
General - Make hay while the sun shines
To use a good opportunity while it lasts.
General - Have a change of heart
To change your opinion or feelings.
General - Get your ducks in a row
To organize everything properly before doing something.
General - Don’t miss a beat
To continue smoothly without hesitation.
General - A tough act to follow
Someone or something that is hard to match or replace.
General - Bad blood
Anger or dislike between people because of past problems.
General - Find your feet
To become comfortable in a new situation.
General - Make a mountain out of a molehill
To make a small problem seem much bigger than it is.
General - Back to basics
Returning to simple and important principles.
General - A turning point
A moment when important change begins.
General - A slippery slope
A situation that can quickly lead to worse problems.
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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.