Idioms Bahasa Inggeris

“Fish out of water”

Feeling uncomfortable in an unfamiliar situation.

“You can’t have your cake and eat it too”

You can’t have two incompatible advantages at the same time.

“Speak your mind”

To say what you really think.

“Time flies”

Time passes very quickly.

“Back against the wall”

In a very difficult situation with no easy options.

“Pull someone’s leg”

To joke or trick someone playfully.

“Water under the bridge”

Something from the past that no longer matters.

“The last straw”

The final problem that causes someone to lose patience.

“Hold your horses”

To wait or be patient.

“Beggars can’t be choosers”

People with no options must accept what they get.

“The early bird catches the worm”

People who act early have an advantage.

“Hit the road”

To leave; start a journey.

“Get cold feet”

To become nervous and change your mind.

“Every cloud has a silver lining”

There is something good in every bad situation.

“Throw someone under the bus”

To sacrifice someone else to protect yourself.

“Up in the air”

Not decided yet; uncertain.

“All ears”

Ready to listen carefully.

“Jump on the bandwagon”

To follow a trend because it is popular.

“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”

Don’t risk everything on one plan.

“Costs an arm and a leg”

Very expensive.

“Out of the blue”

Unexpectedly.

“Raining cats and dogs”

Raining very heavily.

“Bite the bullet”

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely.

“Face the music”

Accept the consequences of your actions.