100 Idiomatic Expressions with Examples

Idiomatic Expressions with Examples

1. Break the ice
   Example: To break the ice at the party, she told a funny joke.
2. Piece of cake
   Example: The exam was a piece of cake for him.
3. Spill the beans
   Example: She spilled the beans about the surprise party.
4. Hit the nail on the head
   Example: You hit the nail on the head with your answer.
5. Let the cat out of the bag
   Example: He let the cat out of the bag about the new project.
6. Cost an arm and a leg
   Example: That car costs an arm and a leg!
7. Under the weather
   Example: I’m feeling a bit under the weather today.
8. Bite the bullet
   Example: I decided to bite the bullet and go to the dentist.
9. Raining cats and dogs
   Example: It’s raining cats and dogs outside!
10. Burn the midnight oil
    Example: He had to burn the midnight oil to finish his report.

 

 

1. Once in a blue moon
   Example: She visits us once in a blue moon.
2. Hit the books
   Example: I need to hit the books and study for my exam.
3. Kick the bucket
   Example: The old man kicked the bucket last night.
4. On cloud nine
   Example: She was on cloud nine after winning the award.
5. Break a leg
   Example: Break a leg at your performance tonight!
6. Cold feet
   Example: He got cold feet before his wedding.
7. Cut corners
   Example: Don’t cut corners when making a cake.
8. Easy as pie
   Example: The test was easy as pie.
9. In hot water
   Example: He’s in hot water for being late.
10. Get your act together
    Example: You need to get your act together and start studying.

 

1. Back to square one
   Example: We had to go back to square one after the plan failed.
2. Call it a day
   Example: Let’s call it a day and go home.
3. Cross your fingers
   Example: Cross your fingers for good luck!
4. Cry over spilt milk
   Example: There’s no use crying over spilt milk.
5. Bite off more than you can chew
   Example: He bit off more than he could chew with this project.
6. Under the table
   Example: He paid her under the table to avoid taxes.
7. Hit the road
   Example: Let’s hit the road before it gets too late.
8. Miss the boat
   Example: If you don’t apply now, you’ll miss the boat.
9. A blessing in disguise
   Example: Losing that job was a blessing in disguise.
10. Let sleeping dogs lie
    Example: It’s better to let sleeping dogs lie.

 

Idiomatic Expressions with Examples

 

1. Throw in the towel
   Example: He decided to throw in the towel after losing the match.
2. Face the music
   Example: It’s time to face the music for your actions.
3. Kill two birds with one stone
   Example: I killed two birds with one stone by shopping and visiting a friend.
4. The ball is in your court
   Example: The ball is in your court now, you decide.
5. Steal someone’s thunder
   Example: She stole my thunder by announcing her news first.
6. Hit the sack
   Example: I’m exhausted, time to hit the sack.
7. The last straw
   Example: His rude comment was the last straw.
8. Actions speak louder than words
   Example: Actions speak louder than words, so prove it.
9. Add fuel to the fire
   Example: Don’t add fuel to the fire by arguing.
10. All ears
    Example: I’m all ears, tell me what happened.

 

1. Break the bank
   Example: Buying a new car would break the bank.
2. Cut to the chase
   Example: Let’s cut to the chase and discuss the main issue.
3. Get cold feet
   Example: He got cold feet before the interview.
4. A dime a dozen
   Example: These toys are a dime a dozen.
5. Go the extra mile
   Example: She always goes the extra mile to help others.
6. Hit the jackpot
   Example: He hit the jackpot with his new business.
7. Keep an eye on
   Example: Please keep an eye on my bag.
8. Out of the blue
   Example: He called me out of the blue.
9. Pull someone’s leg
   Example: Stop pulling my leg; I know you’re joking.
10. See eye to eye
    Example: They don’t see eye to eye on politics.

 

 

1. Sleep on it
   Example: Let me sleep on it before I decide.
2. Speak of the devil
   Example: Speak of the devil, and he just walked in.
3. The best of both worlds
   Example: She has the best of both worlds with her job.
4. Tie the knot
   Example: They’re planning to tie the knot next year.
5. Turn a blind eye
   Example: The manager turned a blind eye to the mistake.
6. Up in the air
   Example: Our vacation plans are still up in the air.
7. Burn bridges
   Example: Don’t burn bridges with your old friends.
8. Catch someone off guard
   Example: The news caught everyone off guard.
9. Let the chips fall where they may
   Example: I’ll tell the truth and let the chips fall where they may.
10. Go out on a limb
    Example: He went out on a limb with his bold prediction.

 

1. Jump the gun
   Example: Don’t jump the gun and start without instructions.
2. Make a mountain out of a molehill
   Example: She made a mountain out of a molehill with that issue.
3. Off the hook
   Example: You’re off the hook, the boss isn’t mad anymore.
4. On the ball
   Example: She’s really on the ball with her work.
5. Bark up the wrong tree
   Example: If you blame him, you’re barking up the wrong tree.
6. Blow off steam
   Example: He went for a run to blow off steam.
7. Cut to the chase
   Example: Let’s cut to the chase and make a decision.
8. Get out of hand
   Example: The situation got out of hand quickly.
9. Hitting the books
   Example: I’ll be hitting the books all weekend for my exam.
10. In the same boat
    Example: We’re all in the same boat with these deadlines.

 

1. Jump on the bandwagon
   Example: She jumped on the bandwagon and started a diet.
2. Keep your chin up
   Example: Keep your chin up, things will get better.
3. Lose your touch
   Example: He’s losing his touch with the latest trends.
4. Make ends meet
   Example: They’re struggling to make ends meet.
5. No pain, no gain
   Example: Keep working hard, no pain, no gain.
6. Out of hand
   Example: The party got out of hand after midnight.
7. Over the moon
   Example: She was over the moon about her promotion.
8. Pass the buck
   Example: Don’t pass the buck, take responsibility.
9. Read between the lines
   Example: Read between the lines to understand the message.
10. Sit on the fence
    Example: He’s sitting on the fence and won’t choose a side.

 

1. Take it with a grain of salt
   Example: Take what he says with a grain of salt.
2. Under the weather
   Example: I’m feeling a bit under the weather today.
3. Up in the air
   Example: Our vacation plans are still up in the air.
4. When pigs fly
   Example: He’ll apologize when pigs fly.
5. Wrap your head around
   Example: I can’t wrap my head around this problem.
6. Your guess is as good as mine
   Example: Your guess is as good as mine on who will win.
7. Behind the eight ball
   Example: We’re behind the eight ball on this project.
8. Burn the candle at both ends
   Example: He’s burning the candle at both ends with work and school.
9. Call it a day
   Example: Let’s call it a day and go home.
10. Cut to the chase
    Example: Let’s cut to the chase and make a decision.

 

1. Full of hot air
   Example: Don’t listen to him, he’s full of hot air.
2. Get a taste of your own medicine
   Example: He got a taste of his own medicine when no one helped him.
3. Give someone the cold shoulder
   Example: She gave me the cold shoulder at the party.
4. Hit the nail on the head
   Example: You hit the nail on the head with your comment.
5. It takes two to tango
   Example: Don’t blame him alone; it takes two to tango.
6. Leave no stone unturned
   Example: She left no stone unturned in her search for the truth.
7. Not a spark of decency
   Example: He showed not a spark of decency in his actions.
8. On thin ice
   Example: You’re on thin ice with your boss.
9. Pull yourself together
   Example: Pull yourself together and finish the task.
10. Throw caution to the wind
    Example: She threw caution to the wind and invested in the stock.

 

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