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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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  • Bird’s Eye View

    Meaning an overview. seeing something from above. a broad view of a particular situation. the view that one sees from high above. the large picture of... Read more

    Posted on 31 October 2022

  • the Rose That Grew from Concrete

    the rose that grew from concrete https://www.theidioms.com/the-rose-that-grew-from-concrete/ Read more

    Posted on 30 October 2022

  • Nail Biter

    Meaning a situation like a close contest, which induces anxiety or tension. in a literal sense, someone with the habit of biting their nails. a suspenseful... Read more

    Posted on 29 October 2022

  • Like a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

    like a cat on a hot tin roof https://www.theidioms.com/like-a-cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof/ Read more

    Posted on 28 October 2022

  • Tickle Someone’s Fancy

    Meaning to attract or interest someone. be attracted to. lust after. desire pique one's interest. to be in one's liking. stir up or excite... Read more

    Posted on 27 October 2022

  • in Short Order

    in short order https://www.theidioms.com/in-short-order/ Read more

    Posted on 26 October 2022

  • Top Dog

    Meaning The term "top dog" means a person, group, or thing in a position of power, particularly after struggling or winning a grueling competition. People... Read more

    Posted on 20 October 2022

  • Pound of Flesh

    pound of flesh https://www.theidioms.com/pound-of-flesh/ Read more

    Posted on 19 October 2022

  • Great Scott

    Great Scott https://www.theidioms.com/great-scott/ Read more

    Posted on 18 October 2022

  • Bigger Fish to Fry

    bigger fish to fry https://www.theidioms.com/bigger-fish-to-fry/ Read more

    Posted on 18 October 2022

  • Watchdog

    Meaning one who protects against loss, corruption, waste, or objectionable practices. a person or company that make sure that one is not involve in illegal... Read more

    Posted on 16 October 2022

  • Turn Down a Glass

    turn down a glass https://www.theidioms.com/turn-down-a-glass/ Read more

    Posted on 16 October 2022

  • Straighten up and Fly Right

    straighten up and fly right https://www.theidioms.com/straighten-up-and-fly-right/ Read more

    Posted on 12 October 2022

  • Turn the Tables

    turn the tables https://www.theidioms.com/turn-the-tables/ Read more

    Posted on 11 October 2022

  • Every Man Jack

    every man Jack https://www.theidioms.com/every-man-jack/ Read more

    Posted on 07 October 2022

  • Take with a Grain of Salt

    take with a grain of salt https://www.theidioms.com/take-with-a-grain-of-salt/ Read more

    Posted on 02 October 2022

  • as Thick as Thieves

    as thick as thieves https://www.theidioms.com/as-thick-as-thieves/ Read more

    Posted on 01 October 2022

  • Belle of the Ball

    belle of the ball https://www.theidioms.com/belle-of-the-ball/ Read more

    Posted on 26 September 2022

  • Make a Beeline for

    make a beeline for https://www.theidioms.com/make-a-beeline-for/ Read more

    Posted on 26 September 2022

  • Dig One’s Own Grave

    Meaning to do something that has negative consequences for you, even though these consequences can be easily seen. do something stupid that will seriously... Read more

    Posted on 20 September 2022