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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.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 525 )
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Man of Letters
man of letters https://www.theidioms.com/man-of-letters/ Read more
Posted on 19 January 2025 -
Cast Away
cast away ( phrasal verb)/kæst əˈweɪ/ Meaning To throw away or discard something. This definition implies the intentional disposal of an... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2025 -
in the Heat of the Moment
in the heat of the moment https://www.theidioms.com/in-the-heat-of-the-moment/ Read more
Posted on 19 January 2025 -
Not Mince Words
not mince words https://www.theidioms.com/not-mince-words/ Read more
Posted on 17 January 2025 -
Thar She Blows
thar she blows https://www.theidioms.com/thar-she-blows/ Read more
Posted on 16 January 2025 -
Neck Or Nothing
neck or nothing https://www.theidioms.com/neck-or-nothing/ Read more
Posted on 12 January 2025 -
a Snowball’s Chance in Hell
a snowball's chance in hell ( idiom)/ə ˈsnoʊˌbɔlz ˈtʃæns ɪn hɛl/ Meaning An extremely unlikely or... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2025 -
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
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Posted on 29 December 2024 -
Maiden Century
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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