English Idioms
Search this index of English idioms. Each idiom has its own page with meaning, examples, and related expressions.
- In short supply
Not enough available.
General - Heart of gold
A very kind and generous nature.
General - Brush up on something
To improve knowledge or skill by reviewing it.
General - Bottom line
The most important point or final result.
General - Cross paths
To meet someone by chance.
General - Carve out a niche
To create a specific position in a market or field.
General - A close shave
A situation where danger or failure was narrowly avoided.
General - Keep someone at arm’s length
To avoid becoming too close to someone.
General - It takes two to tango
Both people involved are responsible for a situation.
General - At the end of the day
When everything is considered; ultimately.
General - Fill the gap
To provide what is missing.
General - Leave someone in the lurch
To abandon someone when they need help.
General - Good call
A good decision.
General - Learn the ropes
To learn how to do a job or activity.
General - Cover all bases
To prepare for every possibility.
General - Come under fire
To receive strong criticism.
General - By a hair
By a very small amount.
General - A numbers game
A situation where success depends on trying many times.
General - On a shoestring
With very little money.
General - In the red
Losing money or having debt.
General - Day in, day out
Every day, repeatedly.
General - An old hand
A person with a lot of experience in something.
General - In a pickle
In a difficult or troublesome situation.
General - Cross your mind
To think of something briefly.
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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.