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    TheIdioms.com website has a large collection of the most famous and popular English idioms, explained by expert authors and teachers in a very comprehensive way. Each entry comes with several different examples, meaning and origin.

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  • Turn an Honest Penny

    turn an honest penny https://www.theidioms.com/turn-an-honest-penny/ Read more

    Posted on 05 January 2025

  • Around the Corner

    around the corner https://www.theidioms.com/around-the-corner/ Read more

    Posted on 03 January 2025

  • Hotty Toddy

    Hotty Toddy https://www.theidioms.com/hotty-toddy/ Read more

    Posted on 03 January 2025

  • à La Mode

    à la mode ( idiomatic expression)/ˌɑː lə ˈmoʊd/ Meaning It describes anything that is fashionable, stylish, in vogue, or conform... Read more

    Posted on 02 January 2025

  • Sleeper Cell

    sleeper cell https://www.theidioms.com/sleeper-cell/ Read more

    Posted on 02 January 2025

  • Gatecrash

    Meaning Attend an event without invitation. Enter and participate in a social gathering or event without having received an invitation or without paying any... Read more

    Posted on 02 January 2025

  • Kekius Maximus

    Kekius Maximus https://www.theidioms.com/kekius-maximus/ Read more

    Posted on 01 January 2025

  • Pandora’s Box

    Pandora's box ( metaphor)/pænˈdɔːrəz bɑːks/ Meaning An action or decision that leads to unforeseen and uncontrollable... Read more

    Posted on 31 December 2024

  • Hornet’s Nest

    hornet's nest ( metaphor)/hɔrnɪts nɛst/ Meaning A situation full of problems or difficulties, often causing disputes or controversy. An... Read more

    Posted on 31 December 2024

  • Settle up

    Meaning Conclude financial dealings by ensuring all parties have received their due payments. Finalize outstanding debts or accounts, bringing them to a stat... Read more

    Posted on 30 December 2024

  • Golden Fleece

    Golden Fleece https://www.theidioms.com/golden-fleece/ Read more

    Posted on 29 December 2024

  • Maiden Century

    maiden century https://www.theidioms.com/maiden-century/ Read more

    Posted on 29 December 2024

  • Deny, Defend, Depose

    deny, defend, depose https://www.theidioms.com/deny-defend-depose/ Read more

    Posted on 28 December 2024

  • Rain on Someone’s Parade

    rain on someone's parade ( idiom)/reɪn ɑn ˈsʌmwʌnz pəˈreɪd/ Meaning Disrupt or ruin someone's event or moment of... Read more

    Posted on 23 December 2024

  • Name is Mud

    name is mud https://www.theidioms.com/name-is-mud/ Read more

    Posted on 23 December 2024

  • in One Ear and out the Other

    in one ear and out the other https://www.theidioms.com/in-one-ear-and-out-the-other/ Read more

    Posted on 22 December 2024

  • Down the Hatch

    down the hatch https://www.theidioms.com/down-the-hatch/ Read more

    Posted on 19 December 2024

  • Ante up

    Variation Meaning Increase the stakes, risk, or effort in a situation. Raise the level of expectation or demand. Contribute money or resources, especially i... Read more

    Posted on 26 November 2024

  • Can’t Hold a Candle to

    can't hold a candle to ( idiom)/kænt hoʊld ə ˈkændəl tu/ Meaning shows inferiority by comparison; used when one thing is... Read more

    Posted on 26 October 2024

  • Kickback

    Meaning "Kickback" is a metaphor, as it represents various forms of returns or reactions in different contexts, like payment, retaliation, or... Read more

    Posted on 26 October 2024