“Face the music”
Accept the consequences of your actions.
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“Through thick and thin”
In good and bad times.
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Open idiom page“The tip of the iceberg”
A small visible part of a much bigger problem or situation.
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Open idiom page“Make ends meet”
To manage financially; have enough money to live.
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Open idiom page“Cry over spilled milk”
To be upset about something that cannot be changed.
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Open idiom page“On the same page”
Agreeing and understanding the same thing.
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Open idiom page“In hot water”
In trouble.
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Open idiom page“Take the bull by the horns”
To face a problem directly.
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Open idiom page“Go the extra mile”
To make extra effort.
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Open idiom page“In the same boat”
In the same situation as others.
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Open idiom page“It’s not rocket science”
It’s not very complicated.
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Open idiom page“Bend over backwards”
To try very hard to help or please someone.
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Open idiom page“No pain, no gain”
You must work hard to achieve success.
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Open idiom page“At the drop of a hat”
Immediately; without hesitation.
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Open idiom page“Burn bridges”
To destroy relationships so you cannot return to them.
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Open idiom page“Put your money where your mouth is”
To support your words with actions.
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Open idiom page“Cross that bridge when you come to it”
Deal with a problem when it happens, not before.
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Open idiom page“Let sleeping dogs lie”
Don’t bring up old problems.
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Open idiom page“Don’t judge a book by its cover”
Don’t judge by appearance.
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Open idiom page“Keep your chin up”
Stay positive in a difficult situation.
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Open idiom page“Throw in the towel”
To give up.
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Open idiom page“Burn out”
To become exhausted from too much work or stress.
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Open idiom page“Make a long story short”
To summarize briefly.
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Open idiom page“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch”
Don’t assume success before it happens.
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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.