“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”
Don’t risk everything on one plan.
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“Don’t judge a book by its cover”
Don’t judge by appearance.
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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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Open idiom page“Don’t hold your breath”
Do not expect something to happen soon.
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Open idiom page“Don’t miss a beat”
To continue smoothly without hesitation.
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Open idiom page“Your guess is as good as mine”
I don’t know either.
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Open idiom page“See eye to eye”
To agree completely.
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Open idiom page“Curiosity killed the cat”
Being too curious can cause trouble.
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Open idiom page“Speak your mind”
To say what you really think.
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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“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“Burst someone’s bubble”
To disappoint someone by telling them the truth.
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Open idiom page“Rock the boat”
To cause problems by changing or challenging the situation.
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Open idiom page“Jump the gun”
To do something too early before the right time.
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Open idiom page“It takes two to tango”
Both people involved are responsible for a situation.
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Open idiom page“Every dog has its day”
Everyone gets a chance to succeed at some point.
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Open idiom page“Make a mountain out of a molehill”
To make a small problem seem much bigger than it is.
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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.