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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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  • Bring to the Table

    bring to the table https://www.theidioms.com/bring-to-the-table/ Read more

    Posted on 19 June 2023

  • in Limbo

    Meaning in an uncertain situation. in a state of temporary neglect or disuse. in an intermediate or transitional state. in a state of obscurity or... Read more

    Posted on 19 June 2023

  • the Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree

    the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, also the apple never falls far from the tree Meaning refers to children resembling or behaving like their... Read more

    Posted on 18 June 2023

  • Drive Home

    Meaning strongly emphasize or reinforce a point. stresses a central message or focuses on the main point. drive home means to reinforce or reiterate with... Read more

    Posted on 10 June 2023

  • Hard and Fast

    hard and fast https://www.theidioms.com/hard-and-fast/ Read more

    Posted on 06 June 2023

  • by Far

    Meaning to a great extent-the difference between two or more things is substantial. significant-notably greater or better than anything else in... Read more

    Posted on 03 June 2023

  • Lend a Hand

    lend a hand https://www.theidioms.com/lend-a-hand/ Read more

    Posted on 01 June 2023

  • in Lieu of

    Meaning place of, in place of, or instead of. someone acting in the place of another. substitute or replacement. one thing done or provided instead of... Read more

    Posted on 01 June 2023

  • Tit for Tat

    tit for tat https://www.theidioms.com/tit-for-tat/ Read more

    Posted on 24 May 2023

  • Grist to the Mill

    grist to the mill https://www.theidioms.com/grist-to-the-mill/ Read more

    Posted on 21 May 2023

  • Bell the Cat

    bell the cat https://www.theidioms.com/bell-the-cat/ Read more

    Posted on 21 May 2023

  • Faux Pas

    Meaning embarrassing or tactless action or remark. social or diplomatic mistake or gaffe. act that violates accepted social norms, customs, or... Read more

    Posted on 16 May 2023

  • Good Faith

    Meaning acting honestly, with pure motives, and without deceiving others. integrity in one's actions and intentions. honesty and uprightness. sincere and... Read more

    Posted on 13 May 2023

  • Long Time No See

    long time no see https://www.theidioms.com/long-time-no-see/ Read more

    Posted on 12 May 2023

  • Half Baked

    Meaning imperfectly or inadequately planned, prepared, or developed. hastily conceived or poorly reasoned. lacking thoroughness or consideration of importan... Read more

    Posted on 09 May 2023

  • Jack of All Trades

    Jack of all trades https://www.theidioms.com/jack-of-all-trades/ Read more

    Posted on 09 May 2023

  • Fly in the Ointment

    fly in the ointment https://www.theidioms.com/fly-in-the-ointment/ Read more

    Posted on 08 May 2023

  • Hold Your Feet to the Fire

    hold your feet to the fire https://www.theidioms.com/hold-your-feet-to-the-fire/ Read more

    Posted on 07 May 2023

  • Split up

    Meaning end of a relationship, marriage, or partnership. a separation of a couple, family, or group. to break up into pieces. to split something into small... Read more

    Posted on 07 May 2023

  • Melting Pot

    melting pot https://www.theidioms.com/melting-pot/ Read more

    Posted on 04 May 2023