Idioms – B
Here is a list of idiomatic expressions built around words beginning with letter B. Be left holding the baby When you are left holding the baby you are given a responsibility that you do...
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Idioms – A
Here is a list of idiomatic expressions built around words beginning with A. Take someone aback To take someone aback is to shock or surprise them. He looked taken aback. Abandon yourself to To...
Idioms – C
Here are some idiomatic expressions formed around words beginning with letter C. Castles in the air Dreams or plans that will never be achieved The cat’s whiskers This is an informal expression used to...
Idioms with cards
Here are some common idioms. Play your cards right When you play your cards right, you make the best use of your assets and opportunities. Put your cards on the table To put your...
Idioms beginning with A
A bit of fluff A bit of fluff is an attractive woman. He was spotted yesterday with a bit of fluff. A breath of fresh air A breath of fresh air is a person...
Every day English Idioms
Idioms are common in all kinds of English – formal and informal, spoken and written. These are fixed expressions that are special to one language. The problem with idioms is that you cannot guess...
Some idiomatic expressions
Abandon yourself to To abandon yourself to something is to give in to it completely. The kids abandoned themselves to the joys of summer vacation. The dancers swung their bodies with wild abandon. Be...
Idioms about secrets and secretive behaviour
Are you good at keeping things under wraps? Do you say bad things about people behind their back? English has several idioms for describing secrets. Here are the most common among them. Keep under...
Body idioms
A large number of idioms are formed with the names of body parts. Here is a list of them. Best foot forward To put your best foot forward is to do your very best...
Idioms you must know
This lesson deals with the most common idioms in English. Each idiom is followed by its definition or meaning and example sentences. I couldn’t agree with you more = I entirely agree with you...