50 IMPORTANT IDIOMS ***************************************** 1. A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush: Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might lose everything. 2. A Blessing In Disguise: Something good that isnt recognized at first. 3. A Chip On Your Shoulder: Being upset for something that happened in the past. 4. A Dime A Dozen: Anything that is common and easy to get. 5. A Doubting Thomas: A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something. 6. A Drop in the Bucket: A very small part of something big or whole. 7. A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted: Its easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money. 8. A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand: Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out 9. A Leopard Cant Change His Spots: You cannot change who you are. 10. A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned: By not spending money, you are saving money (little by little). 11. A Picture Paints a Thousand Words: A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words. 12. A Piece of Cake: A task that can be accomplished very easily. 13. A Slap on the Wrist: A very mild punishment. 14. A Taste Of Your Own Medicine: When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others. 15. A Toss-Up: A result that is still unclear and can go either way. 16. Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Its better to actually do something than just talk about it. 17. Add Fuel To The Fire: Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is. 18. Against The Clock: Rushed and short on time. 19. All Bark And No Bite: When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight. 20. All Greek to me: Meaningless and incomprehensible like someone who cannot read, speak, or understand any of the Greek language would be. 21. All In The Same Boat: When everyone is facing the same challenges. 22. An Arm And A Leg: Very expensive. A large amount of money. 23. An Axe To Grind: To have a dispute with someone. 24. Apple of My Eye: Someone who is cherished above all others. 25. As High As A Kite: Anything that is high up in the sky. 26. At The Drop Of A Hat: Willing to do something immediately. 27. Back Seat Driver: People who criticize from the sidelines, much like someone giving unwanted advice from the back seat of a vehicle to the driver. 28. Back To Square One: Having to start all over again. 29. Back To The Drawing Board: When an attempt fails and its time to start all over. 30. Bakers Dozen: Thirteen. 31. Barking Up The Wrong Tree: A mistake made in something you are trying to achieve. 32. Beat A Dead Horse: To force an issue that has already ended. 33. Beating Around The Bush: Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue. 34. Bend Over Backwards: Do whatever it takes to help. Willing to do anything. 35. Between A Rock And A Hard Place: Stuck between two very bad options. 36. Bite Off More Than You Can Chew: To take on a task that is way to big. 37. Bite Your Tongue: To avoid talking. 38. Blood Is Thicker Than Water: The family bond is closer than anything else. 39. Blue Moon: A rare event or occurance. 40. Break A Leg: A superstitious way to say good luck without saying good luck, but rather the opposite. 41. Buy A Lemon: To purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems or stops running after you drive it away. 42. Cant Cut The Mustard : Someone who isnt adequate enough to compete or participate. 43. Cast Iron Stomach: Someone who has no problems, complications or ill effects with eating anything or drinking anything. 44. Charley Horse: Stiffness in the leg / A leg cramp. 45. Chew someone out : Verbally scold someone. 46. Chip on his Shoulder: Angry today about something that occured in the past. 47. Chow Down: To eat. 48. Close but no Cigar: To be very near and almost accomplish a goal, but fall short. 49. Cock and Bull Story: An unbelievable tale. 50. Come Hell Or High Water: Any difficult situation or obstacle.
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