english idioms

an idiom is a natural manner of speaking to a native
speaker of a language
Here Are Some Idioms ...hope you enjoy them



You Are What You Eat:
In order to stay healthy you must eat healthy foods.
Wine and Dine:
When somebody is treated to an expensive meal.

Under the weather:
Feeling ill or sick.
Tie the knot:
To get married.

The Ball Is In Your Court:
It is your decision this time.
Run out of steam:
To be completely out of energy.

Rise and Shine:
Time to get out of bed and get ready for work/school.
Pick up your ears:
To listen very carefully.

Over My Dead Body:
When you absolutely will not allow something to happen.

On The Fence:
Undecided.
Off The Hook:
No longer have to deal with a tough situation.


New York Minute:
A minute that seems to go by quickly, especially in a fast paced environment.

Keep your chin up:
To remain joyful in a tough situation.

Kick The Bucket:
Die.
It's A Small World:
You frequently see the same people in different places.

Idle Hands Are The Devil's Tools:
You are more likely to get in trouble if you have nothing to do.

If It's Not One Thing, It's Another:
When one thing goes wrong, then another, and another...
Hit The Hay:
Go to bed or go to sleep.

Hit The Nail on the Head:
Do something exactly right or say something exactly right.

Hit The Sack:
Go to bed or go to sleep.

Head Over Heels:
Very excited and/or joyful, especially when in love.
Cock and Bull Story:
An unbelievable tale.

Drink like a fish:
To drink very heavily.


Drive someone up the wall:
To irritate and/or annoy very much.

Doozy:
Something outstanding.

Dead Ringer:
100% identical. A duplicate.

Cry Wolf:
Intentionally raise a false alarm.

Cup Of Joe:
A cup of coffee.

Curiosity Killed The Cat:
Being Inquisitive can lead you into a dangerous situation.

Cut to the Chase:
Leave out all the unnecessary details and just get to the point.

A Picture Paints a Thousand Words:
A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words.

Between A Rock And A Hard Place:
Stuck between two very bad options.


Break A Leg:
A superstitious way to say 'good luck' without saying 'good luck', but rather the opposite.

Bite Your Tongue:
To avoid talking.