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Search this index of English idioms. Each idiom has its own page with meaning, examples, and related expressions.
To work late into the night.
To show your feelings openly.
Something that seems bad but turns out good.
Go slowly and carefully.
A way to wish someone good luck.
Calm down and control your emotions.
To miss an opportunity.
Barely; just in time.
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“Miss the boat”
To miss an opportunity.
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In a risky or dangerous situation.
To become uncontrollable.
Too many people involved can ruin a project.
Tell me what you’re thinking.
Doing something late is better than not doing it at all.
To be very expensive.
To achieve two goals with one action.
To agree completely.
To earn money to support yourself or your family.
Something very easy to do.
To ignore someone deliberately.
Important things take time.
A situation where you enjoy two different advantages.
To catch someone in the act of doing something wrong.
Hope for good luck or a good outcome.
Being too curious can cause trouble.