“Meet someone halfway”
To compromise with someone.
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“Lay your cards on the table”
To be honest and open about your plans or feelings.
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Open idiom page“Cut no ice”
To have no effect or influence.
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Open idiom page“Look the other way”
To ignore something wrong intentionally.
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Open idiom page“Dead set against”
Strongly opposed to something.
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Open idiom page“Cross the line”
To behave in an unacceptable way.
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Open idiom page“Blind as a bat”
Unable to see well.
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Open idiom page“Have the upper hand”
To have an advantage or control.
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Open idiom page“Fat chance”
Very little or no chance.
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Open idiom page“Don’t hold your breath”
Do not expect something to happen soon.
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Open idiom page“Back to the drawing board”
To start planning again because the first idea failed.
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Open idiom page“A double-edged sword”
Something that has both advantages and disadvantages.
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Open idiom page“Bread and butter”
A person’s main source of income.
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Open idiom page“Get the hang of it”
To learn how to do something.
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Open idiom page“A new lease on life”
A renewed energy, purpose, or opportunity.
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Open idiom page“From the ground up”
From the beginning or basic level.
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Open idiom page“First things first”
The most important things should be done first.
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Open idiom page“Fine line”
A small difference between two things.
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Open idiom page“Have eyes bigger than your stomach”
To take or want more food than you can eat.
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Open idiom page“The ballpark figure”
An approximate number or estimate.
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Open idiom page“Spill the tea”
To share gossip or interesting personal news.
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Open idiom page“A race against time”
A situation where one must act quickly before time runs out.
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Open idiom page“Weather the storm”
To survive a difficult period.
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Open idiom page“At full tilt”
As fast or strongly as possible.
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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.