Idioms 1
A blessing in disguise
A blessing in disguise
Meaning: Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but results in something good later.
Example: Losing that job was a blessing in disguise because I found a better one.
Costs an arm and a leg
Meaning: Something that is very expensive.
Example: That new phone costs an arm and a leg.
Under the weather
Meaning: Feeling ill or unwell.
Example: I’m feeling a bit under the weather today, so I think I’ll stay home.
Let the cat out of the bag
Meaning: To accidentally reveal a secret or surprise.
Example: I was planning a surprise party, but Jane let the cat out of the bag
Bite the bullet
Meaning: To endure a painful or unpleasant situation that is unavoidable.
Example: I don't want to go to the dentist, but I’ll just have to bite the bullet.
Cry over spilled milk
Meaning: To be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
Example: There’s no point crying over spilled milk; we just need to move forward.
The ball is in your court
Meaning: It’s now your turn to take action or make a decision.
Example: I’ve done everything I can; now the ball is in your court.
Jump on the bandwagon
Meaning: To join others in doing something that is popular or fashionable.
Example: He didn’t care about fitness until it became a trend, then he jumped on the bandwagon.
Break the ice
Meaning: To initiate conversation or activities to relieve tension or get to know someone.
Example: The game helped break the ice at the party
Don't count your chickens before they hatch
Meaning: Don’t assume you will get something before it actually happens.
Example: You shouldn’t count your chickens before they hatch—you might not get the promotion after all.
Play devil's advocate
Meaning: To argue a position you do not necessarily agree with, just for the sake of debate.
Example: I’m just playing devil’s advocate, but maybe this plan won’t work
In the same boat
Meaning: To be in the same situation or facing the same challenges as others.
Example: We’re all in the same boat, trying to meet this deadline.
Burn the midnight oil
Meaning: To work late into the night.
Example: She had to burn the midnight oil to finish the project on time.
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You can't judge a book by its cover
Meaning: Don’t judge someone or something based on appearance alone.
Example: She doesn’t look very friendly, but you can’t judge a book by its cover.
Out of the blue
Meaning: Something that happens unexpectedly or without warning.
Example: He called me out of the blue after years of no contact.
Hit the nail on the head
Meaning: To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
Example: She hit the nail on the head when she said we need to improve our communication.
Caught between a rock and a hard place
Meaning: To be faced with two difficult choices.
Example: I’m caught between a rock and a hard place because I have to choose between two great job offers.
When pigs fly
Meaning: Something that will never happen.
Example: He said he’d clean the house, but that will happen when pigs fly
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Once in a blue moon
Meaning: Something that happens very rarely.
Example: We only get to see them once in a blue moon because they live so far away.
Get a taste of your own medicine
Meaning: To experience the same bad treatment that you have given to others.
Example: He always criticizes people, but now he's getting a taste of his own medicine.