“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch”
Don’t assume success before it happens.
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Search this index of English idioms. Each idiom has its own page with meaning, examples, and related expressions.
“Get the ball rolling”
To start something.
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Open idiom page“Break the bank”
To cost too much money.
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Open idiom page“Take the plunge”
To decide to do something important or risky.
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Open idiom page“Get the green light”
To receive permission to start something.
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Open idiom page“Green with envy”
Very jealous.
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Open idiom page“Like a fish out of water”
Uncomfortable in a new or unfamiliar situation.
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Open idiom page“Corner the market”
To dominate a market.
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Open idiom page“Burst someone’s bubble”
To disappoint someone by telling them the truth.
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Open idiom page“Know the ropes”
To understand how something works.
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Open idiom page“A sign of the times”
Something that shows what is typical of the current period.
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Open idiom page“Straight from the horse’s mouth”
Information received directly from the original or most reliable source.
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Open idiom page“All in good time”
Something will happen when the right time comes.
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Open idiom page“Business as usual”
Things continuing in the normal way.
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Open idiom page“At the eleventh hour”
At the last possible moment.
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Open idiom page“Off the beaten path”
In a less common or less known place or way.
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Open idiom page“Pull the plug”
To stop or cancel something.
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Open idiom page“Bright and early”
Very early in the morning.
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Open idiom page“A game changer”
Something that significantly changes a situation.
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Open idiom page“Cut to the chase”
To talk about the main point without wasting time.
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Open idiom page“Make the best of it”
To do the best possible in a difficult situation.
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Open idiom page“Draw the short straw”
To be chosen for an unpleasant task.
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Open idiom page“Come clean”
To tell the truth about something.
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Open idiom page“In one piece”
Safe and not damaged.
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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.