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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.
Something that seems bad but turns out good.
To show your feelings openly.
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.
Tell me what you’re thinking.
To become uncontrollable.
Too many people involved can ruin a project.
Doing something late is better than not doing it at all.
To be very expensive.
To achieve two goals with one action.
To earn money to support yourself or your family.
To agree completely.
Important things take time.
To ignore someone deliberately.
Something very easy to do.
A situation where you enjoy two different advantages.
To catch someone in the act of doing something wrong.
Being too curious can cause trouble.
Hope for good luck or a good outcome.