“Add fuel to the fire”
To make a bad situation worse.
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“Wear your heart on your sleeve”
To show your feelings openly.
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Open idiom page“A blessing in disguise”
Something that seems bad but turns out good.
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Open idiom page“Easy does it”
Go slowly and carefully.
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Open idiom page“Break a leg”
A way to wish someone good luck.
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Open idiom page“By the skin of your teeth”
Barely; just in time.
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Open idiom page“Miss the boat”
To miss an opportunity.
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Open idiom page“Pull yourself together”
Calm down and control your emotions.
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Open idiom page“Get out of hand”
To become uncontrollable.
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Open idiom page“Too many cooks spoil the broth”
Too many people involved can ruin a project.
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Open idiom page“On thin ice”
In a risky or dangerous situation.
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Open idiom page“Better late than never”
Doing something late is better than not doing it at all.
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Open idiom page“See eye to eye”
To agree completely.
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Open idiom page“Cost a fortune”
To be very expensive.
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Open idiom page“Catch someone red-handed”
To catch someone in the act of doing something wrong.
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Open idiom page“Kill two birds with one stone”
To achieve two goals with one action.
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Open idiom page“The best of both worlds”
A situation where you enjoy two different advantages.
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Open idiom page“Bring home the bacon”
To earn money to support yourself or your family.
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Open idiom page“Piece of cake”
Something very easy to do.
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Open idiom page“Rome wasn’t built in a day”
Important things take time.
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Open idiom page“A penny for your thoughts”
Tell me what you’re thinking.
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Open idiom page“Give someone the cold shoulder”
To ignore someone deliberately.
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Open idiom page“Keep your fingers crossed”
Hope for good luck or a good outcome.
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Open idiom page“Water under the bridge”
Something from the past that no longer matters.
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“Through thick and thin”
In good and bad times.
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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.