IDIOMS
WHAT IS AN IDIOMS ?
An Idioms is an expression in which words do not have their literal meaning.
Idioms are funny, and they may be quite poetic.
IDIOMS LIST WITH EXAMPLES
1. If you keep asking him about his ex-girlfriend, you’ll be on thin ice.
(in a risky situation)
2. Jim is a straight arrow.
(an honest trustworthy person)
3. My grandfather was as pale as a ghost when he entered the hospital.
(extremely pale)
4.My grandmother is 99 years old, but she’s still sharp as tack.
(mentally agile)
5. I’ve been in seventh heaven ever since I got engaged!
(extremely happy)
6. My colleague was looking a little green around the gills when he came to work today.
(sick)
7. Let’s go out and soak up some sun.
(enjoy the sun)
8. It’s been raining cats and dogs all day. I’m afraid the roof is going to leak.
(rain heavily)
9. Jerry smokes like a chimney. I worry about his health.
(smoke a lot)
10. Let’s come back soon before the heavens open!
(start to rain heavily)
11. Maybe you could take a hike while we discuss salaries.
(go away)
12. New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. Have you made party plans yet?
(occurring soon)
13. News of the new president was music to my ears – she’s terrific.
(good to hear)
14. It’ll be a cold day in July when our team wins the championship. We’re terrible.
(never happen)
15. My aunt is very sick and has one foot in the grave.
(near death)
16. Please come in and make yourself at home.
(make yourself comfortable)
17. Never in a billion years did I think that I would actually win the lottery!
(absolutely never)
18. Let me just put my face on, and I’ll meet you at the party in 20 minutes.
(apply cosmetics)
19. Passing this quiz will be like shooting fish in the barrel. I’ve studied a lot.
(very easy)
20. She’s no spring chicken, but she’s still very good looking.
(not young)
21. If you have problems, call me twenty- four seven: it doesn’t matter if I’m sleeping.
(at any time)
22. If you think I’m going to climb that rickety ladder, you’re all wet!
(completely mistaken)
23. I’ve locked the door. They’re as safe as houses.
(very safe)
24. Once in a blue moon you see the aurora here, but It’s not like farther north.
(very rarely)
25. Lisa says he was completely in the dark about the CEO’s plans to sell the company.
(in the dark)
26. My mother is back on her feet after being sick for five weeks.
(healthy again)
27. She’s dead ringer for her older sister.
(similar in appearance)
28. Nine times out of ten your first choice turns out to be the right one.
(almost always)
29. She said he’s out of the house of correction.
(prison)
30. Sure, come into the office, and we can get the documents you need chop chop.
(quickly)
31. Give me a alcohol. I’m having one for the road.
(a final drink before leaving)
32. When I found out Jerry crashed my car, I hit the roof.
(become very angry)
33. Don’t bother Jessica when she’s in his cups – she’s very irritable.
(drunk)
34. We’re going to pull the plugs on our operation in Japan. It’s just not succeeding.
(terminate)
35. Carlo is a 110- proof Conservative – I’ve never se him vote for a labor candidate.
(very strong)
36. We were going to leave without you, but you got here just in the nick of time.
(just in time)
37. I was just a making suggestion. Don’t get all bent out of shape over it.
(become angry)
38. We should seize the day while prices are low. That won’t last forever.
(take an opportunity)
39. The name Sam Thompson rings a bell. I think he worked here.
(sound familiar)
40. We better hit the road before traffic gets even worse.
(leave)
41. Social media are great for finding old friends with whom you’re lost touch.
(fall out of contact)
42. Wait until you try the new Yamaha scooters. They’ll knock your socks off.
(amaze you)
43. I’ll be out of town this weekend, but I’ll be in touch when I get back Sunday night.
(in contact)
44. The hotel manager was at death’s door after his heart attack.
(very near death)
45. I have to get up at 5 tomorrow morning. It’s time to hit the day.
(go to bed)
46. The restaurant is open around the clock.
(at all time)
47. OK, I’ll come to the birthday party. But Saturday it I’ll be time to hit the books.
(study)
48. The project failed, we’re back to the square one.
(back to the start)
49. Your days are numbered if you keep driving while drunk.
(will die soon)
50. The boxer is ready to call time on his long career.
(end)
51. You’re going to jump down from that ledge? Are you out of your gourd?
(crazy)
52. That’s worthless investment. He’s throwing his money down the drain.
(waste money)
53. You don’t have to do this totally by the book.
(follow instructions exactly)
54. Take your time on the exam. you don’t get a bonus for finishing quickly.
(don’t hurry)
55. Teamwork and training will carry the day.
(successful)
56. I wanted to speak up during the meeting. but I held my peace.
(be silent)
57. Tom stole cameras when he worked here. i’ll hire him back when hell freezes over.
(never)
58. That’s a worthless investment. He’s throwing his money down the drain.
(waste money)
59. A few years ago Uggs were all the rage, but now you don’t see them so much.
(very fashionable)
60. A ballpark figure for the cost of the new stadium would be $150,000,000.
(a rough estimate)
61. Cutting-edge musical styles often originate in Britain.
(innovative)
62. After losing his queen, the chess player threw in the towel and resigned.
(give up)
63. Did you have a good vacation? – Not really. I was sick as a dog the whole time.
(extremely ill)
64. Cindy was on cloud nine after her boyfriend proposed to her.
(extremely happy)
65. After work I drove home hell for leather, but I still missed my daughter’s birthday.
(very fast)
66. Can you guys please be quiet? Your chin music is distracting me from my work.
(meaningless talk)
67. Don’t lend her money. I trust her about as far as I can throw her.
(only slightly)
68. I can’t drive , I had one to many.
(drink too much alcohol)
69. Rose hit it out the park with her speech today. It was fabulous.
(succeed brilliantly)
70. His diet went out of the window during the holidays.
(disappear)
71. He got home for the party all in one piece.
(safely)
72. Higher coal prices put the brakes on industrial activities in the second quarter.
(slow down)
73. He never made a will, to the best of my knowledge.
(as far as you know)
74. I don’t want to live in the city, but I enjoy visiting once in a while.
(occasionally)
75. I wouldn’t want a nine-to-five job.
(a routine job)
76. I stayed up all night studying for that exam, and then it turned out to be a breeze!
(be very easy)
77. I have been feeling on the top of the world since I quit my job.
(feel very happy)
78. I listen to the music everyday, come rain or shine.
(do regularly)
79. I have a million and one ideas.
(many)
80. I heard through the grapevine that Ivan and amber are going out. Is it true?
(via gossip)
81. I put in my two cents at the meeting.
(say your opinion)
82. I’d buy that car in a New York minute if I had the money.
(very quickly)
83. I’d tell you were around the bend.
(crazy)
84. I’ll be pushing up daisies before my daughter decides to get married.
(Dead)
85. I’ll call you back in an hour. The speaker is almost finished, and I’m on deck.
(next)
86. I’ll eat dinner on the fly and meet you at 8.
(while traveling)
87. I’m glad you dropped by! It’s been a month of Sundays since I saw you last
(a long time)
88. I’m late for my best friend’s wedding. Put the pedal to the medal.
(drive as fast as possible)
89. You only get a bite at the cherry in life.
(A good opportunity that isn’t available to everyone)
90. She is very lucky to have got herself a plum job.
(An easy and peasant job that also pays well)