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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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  • 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

  • Let the Dust Settle

    let the dust settle https://www.theidioms.com/let-the-dust-settle/ Read more

    Posted on 26 October 2024

  • God Forbid

    Meaning used to express a strong wish that something undesirable or bad does not happen. a plea that a particular event, often negative, should be avoided... Read more

    Posted on 23 October 2024

  • Under the Sun

    under the sun https://www.theidioms.com/under-the-sun/ Read more

    Posted on 22 October 2024

  • as Clear as Mud

    as clear as mud https://www.theidioms.com/as-clear-as-mud/ Read more

    Posted on 21 October 2024

  • Make Waves

    Meaning create a disturbance or controversy, often by challenging the status quo. attract attention, especially in a way that causes disruption or brings... Read more

    Posted on 12 October 2024

  • Bad Apple

    Variants Meaning a person who negatively influences or corrupts others within a group. someone who causes trouble or has a harmful effect on others. an... Read more

    Posted on 07 October 2024

  • Smart Cookie

    smart cookie https://www.theidioms.com/smart-cookie/ Read more

    Posted on 26 September 2024

  • Close Fisted

    close fisted https://www.theidioms.com/close-fisted/ Read more

    Posted on 22 September 2024

  • Gain Ground

    gain ground https://www.theidioms.com/gain-ground/ Read more

    Posted on 20 September 2024

  • Midas Touch

    Midas Touch

    Midas touch https://www.theidioms.com/midas-touch/ Read more

    Posted on 05 September 2024

  • State of the Art

    state of the art https://www.theidioms.com/state-of-the-art/ Read more

    Posted on 02 September 2024

  • Whistle Blower

    whistle blower https://www.theidioms.com/whistle-blower/ Read more

    Posted on 14 August 2024

  • Chase Rainbows

    chase rainbows https://www.theidioms.com/chase-rainbows/ Read more

    Posted on 10 August 2024

  • Eye of the Storm

    eye of the storm https://www.theidioms.com/eye-of-the-storm/ Read more

    Posted on 07 August 2024

  • When Pigs Fly

    when pigs fly https://www.theidioms.com/when-pigs-fly/ Read more

    Posted on 07 August 2024

  • Shell out

    Meaning to spend money for something, particularly when the expense is unexpected and unwanted. to pay or hand over money, often reluctantly or for an... Read more

    Posted on 06 August 2024

  • at Sea

    Variants Meaning confused or unsure about what to do. lacking direction or purpose; feeling lost. in a state of perplexity or bewilderment. unable to... Read more

    Posted on 05 August 2024