Animal Idioms
Food Idioms
Weather Idioms
Emotion Idioms
Common Expressions
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What does "raining cats and dog" mean?

It means it's raining very heavily.

100

What does it mean to "bite off more than you can chew"?

To take on a task that is too big or difficult.

100

What does "under the weather" mean?

Feeling sick or unwell.

100

What does "wear your heart on your sleeve" mean?

To show your emotions openly.

100

What does "kick the bucket" mean?

To die.

200

What does it mean when someone has "a horse in the race"?

It means they have a vested interest in a situation.

200

If someone says "you are what you eat," what are they suggesting?

That your health and character are influenced by what you consume.

200

If someone says "it's a breeze," what do they mean?

Something is very easy to do.

200

If someone says "on cloud nine," what do they mean?

They are very happy.

200

If someone says "to hit the nail on the head," what does that mean?

To be exactly right about something.

300

If someone says "let the cat out of the bag," what has happened?

A secret has been revealed.

300

What does "bring home the bacon" mean?

To earn a living or make money for your family.

300

What does "snowed under" mean?

To be overwhelmed with work or responsibilities.

300

What does "to feel blue" mean?

To feel sad or depressed.

300

What does it mean to "let sleeping dogs lie"?

To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause trouble.

400

What does "the early bird catches the worm" mean?

Those who start early or act quickly have an advantage.

400

What does it mean to "have your cake and eat it too"?

To enjoy the benefits of two different things at the same time, which is often impossible.

400

What does "every cloud has a silver lining" mean?

There is something good in every bad situation.

400

What does "have a chip on your shoulder" mean?

To be angry or upset about something that happened in the past.

400

What does "the ball is in your court" mean?

 It's your turn to take action or make a decision.

500

What does it mean to "have a wolf by the ears"?

To be in a difficult situation where you cannot get out without risk.

500

If someone says "the icing on the cake," what are they referring to?

A positive addition to something that is already good.

500

If someone says "a storm is brewing," what are they suggesting?

Trouble is coming or a conflict is about to happen.

500

To be angry or upset about something that happened in the past.

To be in the same situation as someone else.

500

What does "barking up the wrong tree" mean?

To make a wrong assumption or pursue a mistaken course of action.

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