Popular Idioms
to be confronted with the consequences for your actions
Idiom:
Face the m----.
Music.
Exp:
Face the music! You took too much risks.
I don't like that.
Idiom:
That's not my cup of t--.
Tea
Exp:
Wearing bright colors is not my cup of tea.
To be almost able to remember
Idiom:
On the tip of my t----- .
tongue
Exp:
His name was on the tip of my tongue, but I needed to ask him.
To reveal a secret.
Idiom:
To let the c-- out of the bag
cat
Exp:
I accidentally let the cat out of the bag and told Sarah about the surprise party.
be quiet / stop talking
It is a rude way to tell someone to be quiet.
Idiom:
Put a s--- in it!
sock
Exp:
Hey, put a sock in it, will you? I'm trying to work here.
Believe what people do and not what they say.
Idiom:
A------ speak louder than words.
Actions
Exp:
He keeps saying he loves me, but actions speak louder than words.
very easy
Idiom:
Piece of c---
cake
Exp:
To tell someone your problems or frustrations
Idiom:
Get something off one’s c----
chest
Exp:
Thanks for listening to me complain about my brother. I needed to get it off my chest.
never
Idiom:
when p--- fly
pigs
Exp:
"I might wake up early tomorrow to clean my room". "Yes, you'll do that when pigs fly".
Expressing extreme frustration or annoyance.
Idiom:
Driving me up the w---
wall
Exp:
I sang in the bath and drove my parents up the wall.
Oblivious or having unrealistic ideas
idiom:
Head in the c-----
clouds
Exp:
He's always got his head in the clouds. I think he's daydreaming too much.
To go wild, to go crazy with excitement or other extreme emotions.
Idiom:
Go b------.
bananas
Exp:
He went bananas when she started yelling at him in front of all guests.
To ignore someone
Idiom:
Give the cold s-------
shoulder
Exp:
Steve would not talk to James after their argument. He has given him the cold shoulder
Don't lie to me.
explain:
Don't sell me a d--.
dog
Exp:
Don't sell me a dog! I know you haven't done the job.
To go wild, to go crazy with excitement or other extreme emotions.
Idiom:
Go b------.
bananas
Exp:
He went bananas when she started yelling at him in front of all guests.
To die.
Idiom:
Kick the b-----.
bucket
Exp:
When I kick the bucket you'll be able to live on my life insurance.
A valued, important person in a person’s life. Often used with extra devotion and love.
Idiom:
You’re the a---- Of my eye
apple
Exp:
She was the apple of her father's eye and he always went out of his way to get her what she wanted.
Narrowly, barely, or by a very small margin
Idiom:
By the skin of your t----
.
teeth
Exp:
I passed the computing science mock exam, but only by the skin of my teeth.
You don't want to host guests more than three days.
explain:
Guests and f--- stink after three days.
fish
Exp:
Grandma has been super welcoming, but I think it's probably best if we head out tonight. Fish and guests stink after three days.
crowded
Idioms:
Packed in like s------- .
sardines
Exp:
The venue was so crowded, we were all packed in like sardines and couldn't move.
Used to try and excuse the use of a swear word.
explain:
Pardon my F-----.
French
Exp:
A: "John, don't use language like that in front of the kids."
B: "Oops, pardon my French, everyone!"
To be upset about something you cannot change. To be sad about something that has happened in the past.
Idiom:
Don’t cry over s------ milk
spilled
Exp:
I told her not to cry over spilled milk and to just practice for the next test.
To avoid being connected to someone or something
Idiom:
To keep at arm’s l-----.
length
Exp:
I didn’t trust her, so I kept her at arm’s length.
To feel nervous or anxious, especially before a performance or event.
Idiom:
B---------- in your stomach.
Butterflies
Exp:
Before her big speech, she had butterflies in her stomach.
Feel more lively and refreshes your ideas.
Idiom:
Blow away the c------
spilled
Exp:
I told her not to cry over spilled milk and to just practice for the next test.