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Idioms

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

Don't judge a book by its cover

Don't judge a book by its cover

"Don't judge a book by its cover" means that you shouldn't make a decision about something (or someone) based solely on their appearance.
January 5, 2025 Read More
Have Your Head In The Clouds

Have Your Head In The Clouds

To "have your head in the clouds" is to be daydreaming, impractical, being distracted, or out of touch with the world. Often times to the point of being very unhelpful or…
January 4, 2025 Read More
It's always darkest before dawn

It's always darkest before dawn

"It's always darkest before dawn" means that something good is coming or that things will get better. Often times, when things are at their worst, there is hope that things…
December 19, 2024 Read More
Hang in there

Hang in there

If someone says "Hang in there", it means to stay strong in a difficult situation. It may be encouragement from someone giving advice or offering kind words, to remain persistent…
December 19, 2024 Read More
Let someone off the hook

Let someone off the hook

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 go…
September 14, 2024 Read More
The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side

The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side

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 it…
September 7, 2024 Read More
Go Down In Flames

Go Down In Flames

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

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 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" means you like or are interested in something. It is famous for it's negative form that starts with "not". If something is "not your cup of tea"…
July 20, 2024 Read More