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Our idiom series offers example sentences, similar phrases and uses, audio, and a short quiz to reinforce what you have just learned.

Let someone off the hook
Let someone off the hook

Let someone off the hook

Meaning If someone 'gets off the hook' or is 'let off the hook', it means they allow someone to escape an awkward or unpleasant situation. It can also imply letting someone…
September 14, 2024 Read More
The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side
The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side

The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side

Meaning If someone says 'The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side' it means they feel other peoples' situations always seem better or more attractive than your own, even if…
September 7, 2024 Read More
Go Down In Flames
Go Down In Flames

Go Down In Flames

Meaning To 'go down in flames' is used to describe a complete and total failure; to fail spectacularly. To be utterly ruined or wrecked. When something ends suddenly and completely.…
August 25, 2024 Read More
Elephant in the room
Elephant in the room

Elephant in the room

An elephant in the room means an obvious problem that everybody knows about but no one wants to talk about. It's often a controversial problem or a major issue. The elephant…
August 13, 2024 Read More
Come rain or shine
Come rain or shine

Come rain or shine

Come rain or shine is an idiom that means that no matter what the circumstances may be something will be done. Also used figuratively for no matter what problems may…
July 20, 2024 Read More
Cup of tea
Cup of tea

Cup of tea

Cup of tea is an idiom that means you like or are interested in something. It is famous for it's negative form that starts with 'not'. If something is 'not…
July 20, 2024 Read More
Can’t have your cake and eat it too
Can’t have your cake and eat it too

Can’t have your cake and eat it too

Can't have your cake and eat it too is an idiom that means that you can't have two good things at once. Usually these things are not possible to have together…
July 7, 2024 Read More
Cold Feet
Cold Feet

Cold Feet

When you lack courage or confidence, you may have cold feet. Having cold feet is an idiom that means you are too fearful to undertake or complete an action.
July 7, 2024 Read More
Break the Ice
Break the Ice

Break the Ice

Break the Ice is an idiom that describes when someone acts or says something to relieve tension. To make people feel comfortable with those who are unfamiliar to them at…
June 30, 2024 Read More
Burn Bridges
Burn Bridges

Burn Bridges

Burn Bridges is an idiom that describes something which forces you to spoil or destroy a relationship or connection. Usually the relationship or connection is irrevocable.
June 30, 2024 Read More

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