Cut corners When something is done badly to save money. Curiosity killed the cat Being Inquisitive can lead you into an unpleasant situation. Cry over spilt milk When you complain about a loss from the past. Cross that bridge when you come to it Deal with a problem if and when it becomes necessary, not before. Costs an arm and a leg This idiom is used when something is very expensive. Caught between two stools When someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives. Can't judge a book by its cover Cannot judge something primarily on appearance. Burn the midnight oil To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting. Blessing in disguise Something good that isn't recognized at first. Bite off more than you can chew To take on a task that is way to big. Best thing since sliced bread A good invention or innovation. Best of both worlds Meaning: All the advantages. Beat around the bush Avoiding the main topic. Accusing the wrong person Be glad to see the back of Be happy when a person leaves. Ball is in your court It is up to you to make the next decision or step Barking up the wrong tree Looking in the wrong place. Back to the drawing board When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over. At the drop of a hat Meaning: without any hesitation instantly. Add insult to injury To further a loss with mockery or indignity to worsen an unfavorable situation. Smart Idioms A hot potato Speak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed A penny for your thoughts A way of asking what someone is thinking Actions speak louder than words People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say. This is a list, which contains exactly 66 of the most commonly used idioms and their meaning. Speak English by learning English idiomatic expressions. This list of commonly used idioms and sayings (in everyday conversational English) can help you to
These combinations of words have (rarely complete sentences) a "figurative" meaning - they basically work with "pictures". These sayings are called "idioms" - or proverbs if they are longer.
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They offer advice about how to live and also transmit some underlying ideas, principles and values of a given culture / society. Commonly used Idioms Idiom: a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a languageĮvery language has its own collection of wise sayings.
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