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