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List of 101 English Idioms
English Idiom #1 DON\'T GIVE UP THE DAY JOB Explanation of English Idiom #1 YOU ARE NOT VERY GOOD AT THAT. YOU COULD DEFINITELY NOT DO IT PROFESSIONALLY. Example of English Idiom #1 I REALLY LIKE THE WAY YOU SING BUT DON\'T GIVE UP YOUR DAY JOB.
English Idiom #2 A CASH COW Explanation of English Idiom #2 AN EASY WAY TO EARN MONEY REGULARLY. Example of English Idiom #2 INCOME TAX IS A REAL CASH COW FOR THE GOVERNMENT.
English Idiom #3 BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW Explanation of English Idiom #3 TRYING TO DO SOMETHING THAT IS TOO DIFFICULT OR TIME CONSUMING TO FINISH. Example of English Idiom #3 I\'M GLAD YOU WANT TO PREPARE THE REPORT BY YOURSELF. JUST BE SURE THAT YOU DON\'T BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW.
English Idiom #4 CLEAR THE AIR Explanation of English Idiom #4 DISCUSS SOMETHING THAT WAS CAUSING PEOPLE TO FEEL UPSET. Example of English Idiom #4 THERE SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A MISUNDERSTANDING. I\'D LIKE TO EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED, JUST TO CLEAR THE AIR.
English Idiom #5 TURN YOUR BACK ON Explanation of English Idiom #5 GIVE UP ON, OR ABANDON. Example of English Idiom #5 I NEED YOUR HELP BUT YOU JUST TURNED YOUR BACK ON ME.
English Idiom #6 NOT CUT OUT FOR Explanation of English Idiom #6 NOT SUITABLE FOR SOMETHING. Example of English Idiom #6 HE TRIED MOUNTAIN CLIMBING BUT HE SIMPLY WAS NOT CUT OUT FOR IT.
English Idiom #7 SCRAPE THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL Explanation of English Idiom #7 THE VERY LAST, OR THE VERY WORST. Example of English Idiom #7 THESE ARE THE LAST VOLUNTEERS WE COULD FIND. WE REALLY HAD TO SCRAPE THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL TO FIND THEM.
English Idiom #8 A CLASS ACT Explanation of English Idiom #8 SOPHISTICATED, ABOVE AVERAGE. Example of English Idiom #8 HE OFFERED TO HELP, EVEN THOUGH HE DOESN\'T KNOW ME. HE\'S A REAL CLASS ACT.
English Idiom #9 CLEAN UP YOUR ACT Explanation of English Idiom #9 IMPROVE YOUR BEHAVIOR. Example of English Idiom #9 IF YOU ARE EVER GOING TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH SKILLS, YOU MUST START GETTING TO CLASS ON TIME AND DOING YOUR HOMEWORK. WHY DON\'T YOU CLEAN UP YOUR ACT?
English Idiom #10 GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER Explanation of English Idiom #10 GET MORE ORGANIZED. Example of English Idiom #10 YOU HAVE BEEN LATE FOR WORK EVERY DAY THIS WEEK. IF YOU WANT TO KEEP THIS JOB, YOU MUST GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER.
English Idiom #11 A PIECE OF THE ACTION Explanation of English Idiom #11 PARTICIPATION IN AN ACTIVITY. OFTEN RELATED TO GAMBLING OR BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS. Example of English Idiom #11 I HEARD THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR PARTNERS IN YOUR NEW INVESTMENT. IF YOU DON\'T MIND, I WOULD LIKE TO GET IN ON A PIECE OF THE ACTION.
English Idiom #12 ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS Explanation of English Idiom #12 PEOPLE\'S INTENTIONS CAN BE JUDGED BETTER BY WHAT THEY DO THAN WHAT THEY SAY. Example of English Idiom #12
English Idiom #13 IN THE AIR Explanation of English Idiom #13 BEING DISCUSSED. GENERALLY OBVIOUS. Example of English Idiom #13 THE DAYS ARE GETTING LONGER AND THE FLOWERS ARE BLOOMING. SPRING IS IN THE AIR.
English Idiom #14 GO APE Explanation of English Idiom #14 GO CRAZY. Example of English Idiom #14 JACK WAS REALLY ANGRY. I THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO GO APE.
English Idiom #15 A GREY AREA Explanation of English Idiom #15 SOMETHING THAT IS DIFFICULT TO DEFINE. Example of English Idiom #15 I RESEARCHED YOUR CASE BUT THERE ARE NOT ANY BLACK AND WHITE ANSWERS. YOUR SITUATION SEEMS TO FALL INTO A GREY AREA.
English Idiom #16 UP IN ARMS Explanation of English Idiom #16 ANGRY. Example of English Idiom #16 THE CROWD WAS AGITATED. EVERYONE WAS UP IN ARMS OVER THE GOVERNMENT DECISION.
English Idiom #17 BE GLAD TO SEE THE BACK OF Explanation of English Idiom #17 BE HAPPY WHEN A PERSON LEAVES. Example of English Idiom #17 THAT GUY BOTHERS ME. I\'ll BE GLAD TO SEE THE BACK OF HIM.
English Idiom #18 GIVE HIM CREDIT Explanation of English Idiom #18 ACKNOWLEDGE AN ACHIEVEMENT OR CONTRIBUTION OF A PERSON. Example of English Idiom #18 ALTHOUGH HE IS NOT EASY TO WORK FOR, YOU HAVE TO GIVE HIM CREDIT FOR MANAGING THE COMPANY WELL.
English Idiom #19 GO BEHIND SOMEONE\'S BACK Explanation of English Idiom #19 DO SOMETHING WITHOUT TELLING SOMEONE. Example of English Idiom #19 DON\'T TRUST JANE. SHE ACTS FRIENDLY BUT SHE IS ALWAYS GOING BEHIND SOMEONE\'S BACK.
English Idiom #20 EACH TO HIS OWN Explanation of English Idiom #20 EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO HIS OWN INDIVIDUAL OPINION. Example of English Idiom #20 I CAN\'T SAY THAT I LIKE GEORGE\'S NEW FURNITURE. IT SEEMS VERY PLAIN AND UNCOMFORTABLE. OH WELL, EACH TO HIS OWN.
English Idiom #21 EAGER BEAVER Explanation of English Idiom #21 ENTHUSIASTIC PERSON. Example of English Idiom #21 JOHN DID ALL OF HIS HOMEWORK BEFORE SUPPER. HE SURE IS AN EAGER BEAVER.
English Idiom #22 EARLY BIRD Explanation of English Idiom #22 A PERSON WHO IS EARLY FOR AN APPOINTMENT. Example of English Idiom #22 SATOKO WAS IN CLASS 30 MINUTES BEFORE ANYONE ELSE. WHAT AN EARLY BIRD.
English Idiom #23 SCRATCH THE SURFACE Explanation of English Idiom #23 EXAMINE ONLY A PART OF SOMETHING. UNCOVER ONLY A FEW FACTS ABOUT SOMETHING. Example of English Idiom #23 CANCER RESEARCH IS A VERY LONG-TERM PROCESS. SO FAR, WE HAVE JUST BEGUN TO SCRATCH THE SURFACE.
English Idiom #24 GIVE HIM THE SLIP Explanation of English Idiom #24 LEAVE HIM. HIDE FROM HIM. Example of English Idiom #24 I THINK THAT MAN IS FOLLOWING US. LET\'S GIVE HIM THE SLIP.
English Idiom #25 COLD SHOULDER Explanation of English Idiom #25 TO TREAT SOMEONE IN AN UNFRIENDLY MANNER. Example of English Idiom #25 I DON\'T THINK JIM LIKES ME. I TRIED TO SPEAK WITH HIM EARLIER BUT HE GAVE ME THE COLD SHOULDER.
English Idiom #26 GET THE BALL ROLLING Explanation of English Idiom #26 START SOMETHING. Example of English Idiom #26 ALL RIGHT EVERYONE, WE SPENT A LOT OF TIME PLANNING THIS PROJECT. NOW, IT\'S TIME TO GET THE BALL ROLLING.
English Idiom #27 JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON Explanation of English Idiom #27 JOIN A POPULAR TREND OR ACTIVITY. Example of English Idiom #27 I LIKE THAT NEW PROCEDURE AND I\'VE DECIDED TO JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON.
English Idiom #28 A LOSING BATTLE Explanation of English Idiom #28 SOMETHING THAT CANNOT BE ACCOMPLISHED. Example of English Idiom #28
English Idiom #29 KEEP SOMETHING AT BAY Explanation of English Idiom #29 KEEP SOMETHING AWAY. Example of English Idiom #29 SARAH FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE SALESPERSON AT BAY.
English Idiom #30 SPILL THE BEANS Explanation of English Idiom #30 TELL A SECRET. Example of English Idiom #30 I WON\'T BE THE ONE TO SPILL THE BEANS.
English Idiom #31 BEGGARS CAN\'T BE CHOOSERS Explanation of English Idiom #31 PEOPLE CANNOT COMPLAIN ABOUT SOMETHING THEY GET FOR FREE. Example of English Idiom #31 I DON\'T LIKE THE COLOR OF THE SWEATER SHE GAVE ME BUT, BEGGARS CAN\'T BE CHOOSERS.
English Idiom #32 FLESH AND BLOOD Explanation of English Idiom #32 A RELATIVE. Example of English Idiom #32 I MUST HELP HIM. AFTER ALL, HE\'S MY OWN FLESH AND BLOOD.
English Idiom #33 GIVE THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT Explanation of English Idiom #33 BELIEVE SOMEONE\'S STATEMENT, WITHOUT PROOF. Example of English Idiom #33 THE TEACHER\'S EXPLANATION DID NOT SEEM LOGICAL, BUT I GAVE HER THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT.
English Idiom #34 A SAFE BET Explanation of English Idiom #34 PROBABLY TRUE. WILL PROBABLY HAPPEN. Example of English Idiom #34 IT\'S A SAFE BET THAT YOUR ENGLISH SKILLS WILL IMPROVE QUICKLY IF YOU STUDY AT VANCOUVER ENGLISH CENTRE.
English Idiom #35 FIT THE BILL Explanation of English Idiom #35 SEEMS CORRECT. Example of English Idiom #35 THAT SEEMS TO FIT THE BILL. I\'LL TAKE IT.
English Idiom #36 BLACK AND BLUE Explanation of English Idiom #36 BRUISED. Example of English Idiom #36 HE WAS BEATEN UNTIL HE WAS BLACK AND BLUE.
English Idiom #37 IN COLD BLOOD Explanation of English Idiom #37 WITH COMPASSION OR MERCY. USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH RUTHLESS MURDER. Example of English Idiom #37 THE ASSASSIN WAS EVIL. HE KILLED HIM IN COLD BLOOD.
English Idiom #38 OUT OF THE BLUE Explanation of English Idiom #38 UNEXPECTED. Example of English Idiom #38 A GREAT IDEA JUST CAME TO ME OUT OF THE BLUE.
English Idiom #39 CALL SOMEONE\'S BLUFF Explanation of English Idiom #39 MAKE SOMEONE PROVE WHAT THEY SAY. Example of English Idiom #39 HE IMPLIED THAT HE WOULD TERMINATE MY CONTRACT BUT I CALLED HIS BLUFF.
English Idiom #40 ROCK THE BOAT Explanation of English Idiom #40 CREATE PROBLEMS FOR OTHER PEOPLE. Example of English Idiom #40 EVERYONE LIKES ANTONIO. HE DOESN\'T ROCK THE BOAT.
English Idiom #41 BY THE BOOK Explanation of English Idiom #41 DOING SOMETHING ACCORDING TO THE RULES. Example of English Idiom #41 HE IS A GOOD COP. HE DOES EVERYTHING BY THE BOOK.
English Idiom #42 GIVE SOMEONE THE BOOT Explanation of English Idiom #42 DISMISS OR TERMINATE SOMEONE. Example of English Idiom #42 MR. SMITH IS AN EASY BOSS TO WORK FOR. HE DOESN\'T LIKE TO GIVE SOMEONE THE BOOT.
English Idiom #43 GET TO THE BOTTOM OF Explanation of English Idiom #43 LEARN ABOUT AND UNDERSTAND FULLY. Example of English Idiom #43 WE ARE NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED BUT WE INTEND TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS.
English Idiom #44 OUT OF BOUNDS Explanation of English Idiom #44 NOT PERMITTED. Example of English Idiom #44 HANS WANTED TO ASK MARY OUT ON A DATE BUT I EXPLAINED THAT SHE IS OUT OF BOUNDS. MARY IS ENGAGED TO JACK.
English Idiom #45 BREAD AND BUTTER Explanation of English Idiom #45 REGULAR INCOME. Example of English Idiom #45 WE ARE VERY DEPENDENT ON OUR ADVERTISING REVENUE. IT\'S OUR BREAD AND BUTTER.
English Idiom #46 THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD Explanation of English Idiom #46 A GOOD INVENTION OR INNOVATION. Example of English Idiom #46 I LOVE THIS PAPER FOLDING MACHINE. IT\'S THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD.
English Idiom #47 GIVE ME A BREAK Explanation of English Idiom #47 DON\'T EXPECT ME TO BELIEVE OR AGREE WITH THAT. Example of English Idiom #47 YOU THINK THE TEACHER IS JOKING? GIVE ME A BREAK.
English Idiom #48 DON\'T HOLD YOUR BREATH Explanation of English Idiom #48 DON\'T WAIT TOO LONG BECAUSE IT MIGHT NOT HAPPEN. Example of English Idiom #48 YES, IT\'S POSSIBLE THAT THEY WILL LOWER TAXES BUT DON\'T HOLD YOUR BREATH.
English Idiom #49 CROSS THAT BRIDGE WHEN YOU COME TO IT Explanation of English Idiom #49 DEAL WITH A PROBLEM IF AND WHEN IT BECOMES NECESSARY. Example of English Idiom #49 I\'M NOT TOO WORRIED ABOUT A POSSIBLE DOWNTURN IN THE ECONOMY. ANYWAY, LET\'S CROSS THAT BRIDGE WHEN WE COME TO IT.
English Idiom #50 THE BUBBLE HAS BURST Explanation of English Idiom #50 A PREVIOUSLY POSITIVE SITUATION HAS ENCOUNTERED A SERIOUS PROBLEM. Example of English Idiom #50 LAST YEAR, THE STOCK MARKET WAS DOING VERY WELL. UNFORTUNATELY, IT SEEMS THAT THE BUBBLE HAS BURST.
English Idiom #51 THE BUCK STOPS HERE Explanation of English Idiom #51 PROBLEMS ARE RESOLVED HERE. Example of English Idiom #51 A LOT OF PEOPLE TRY TO PASS PROBLEMS ON TO OTHER PEOPLE. AT MY DESK, HOWEVER, THE BUCK STOPS HERE.
English Idiom #52 BURN YOUR BRIDGES Explanation of English Idiom #52 MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO RETURN. Example of English Idiom #52 BE POLITE WHEN YOU HAND IN YOUR RESIGNATION. AFTER ALL, YOU DON\'T WANT TO BURN YOUR BRIDGES.
English Idiom #53 MY EARS ARE BURNING Explanation of English Idiom #53 I THINK SOMEONE IS SAYING SOMETHING ABOUT ME. Example of English Idiom #53 PIERRE IS TALKING AGAIN. MY EARS ARE BURNING.
English Idiom #54 PUT ON THE BACK BURNER Explanation of English Idiom #54 LEAVE IT FOR LATER. Example of English Idiom #54 I DON\'T THINK WE WILL HAVE TIME TO COMPLETE IT THIS YEAR. LET\'S PUT IT ON THE BACK BURNER.
English Idiom #55 SOMEONE MEANS BUSINESS Explanation of English Idiom #55 SOMEONE IS SERIOUS Example of English Idiom #55 WATCH OUT FOR HARRY. HE IS SOMEONE WHO MEANS BUSINESS.
English Idiom #56 AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON Explanation of English Idiom #56 QUICKLY AND EASILY. Example of English Idiom #56 NO PROBLEM. I CAN CHANGE YOUR ACCOUNT INFORMATION AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON.
English Idiom #57 HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT Explanation of English Idiom #57 ENJOY SOMETHING WITHOUT PAYING FOR IT. Example of English Idiom #57 JUAN CARLOS EXPECTED TO PASS WITHOUT STUDYING. UNFORTUNATELY, YOU CANNOT HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT, TOO.
English Idiom #58 A CLOSE CALL Explanation of English Idiom #58 SOMETHING (USUALLY BAD) ALMOST HAPPENING. Example of English Idiom #58 THAT CAR ALMOST HIT US. THAT WAS A CLOSE CALL.
English Idiom #59 ENOUGH IS ENOUGH Explanation of English Idiom #59 THIS SHOULD STOP. Example of English Idiom #59 I HAVE LISTENED TO HIS COMPLAINTS FOR YEARS BUT ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
English Idiom #60 A FAT CAT Explanation of English Idiom #60 A WEALTHY PERSON. Example of English Idiom #60 FERNANDO HAS EVERYTHING HE NEEDS. HE\'S A REAL FAT CAT.
English Idiom #61 MY TWO CENT\'S WORTH Explanation of English Idiom #61 MY HUMBLE OPINION. Example of English Idiom #61 HE SEEMS LIKE A CORRUPT POLITICIAN. THAT\'S JUST MY TWO CENT\'S WORTH.
English Idiom #62 HANG OUT Explanation of English Idiom #62 BE TOGETHER. SPEND TIME WITH EACH OTHER. Example of English Idiom #62 HEY LAUREN, LET\'S GET TOGETHER AT THE STARBUCKS ON ROBSON. WE CAN JUST HANG OUT AND PRACTICE OUR ENGLISH.
English Idiom #63 A CHANGE OF HEART Explanation of English Idiom #63 A CHANGED OPINION. Example of English Idiom #63 AT ONE TIME, I SUPPORTED GEORGE BUSH. AS TIME WENT ON, HOWEVER, I HAD A CHANGE OF HEART.
English Idiom #64 GET SOMETHING OFF YOUR CHEST Explanation of English Idiom #64 EXPLAIN SOMETHING THAT IS BOTHERING YOU. Example of English Idiom #64 GARY, YOU DO NOT SEEM HAPPY. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET OFF YOUR CHEST?
English Idiom #65 DON\'T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THE EGGS HAVE HATCHED Explanation of English Idiom #65 DO NOT MAKE PLANS FOR SOMETHING THAT MIGHT HAPPEN. Example of English Idiom #65 YES, I THINK WE WILL PROBABLY GET A RAISE IN PAY THIS YEAR. REMEMBER, THOUGH, DON\'T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THE EGGS HAVE HATCHED.
English Idiom #66 A CHIP ON HIS SHOULDER Explanation of English Idiom #66 HE IS ANGRY ABOUT SOMETHING. Example of English Idiom #66 I DON\'T KNOW WHY HE IS SO UNHAPPY. HE SEEMS TO HAVE A CHIP ON HIS SHOULDER.
English Idiom #67 COME FULL CIRCLE Explanation of English Idiom #67 A PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED. Example of English Idiom #67 THE SALMON HAS RETURNED TO THE PLACE WHERE IT ORIGINALLY HATCHED. ITS LIFE CYCLE HAS COME FULL CIRCLE.
English Idiom #68 SQUEAKY CLEAN Explanation of English Idiom #68 LEGITIMATE AND PROPER. Example of English Idiom #68 WE CHECKED ALL OF HER REFERENCES. SHE IS SQUEAKY CLEAN.
English Idiom #69 IN THE CLEAR Explanation of English Idiom #69 OUT OF TROUBLE. Example of English Idiom #69 HIS INNOCENCE HAS BEEN PROVEN. HE IS IN THE CLEAR.
English Idiom #70 STEER CLEAR OF Explanation of English Idiom #70 AVOID. Example of English Idiom #70 SHE IS NOT VERY NICE. I THINK WE SHOULD STEER CLEAR OF HER.
English Idiom #71 ROUND THE CLOCK Explanation of English Idiom #71 ALL DAY. Example of English Idiom #71 HE IS A VERY HARD WORKER. HE USUALLY WORKS ROUND THE CLOCK.
English Idiom #72 TURN BACK THE CLOCK Explanation of English Idiom #72 GO BACK IN TIME. Example of English Idiom #72 I FEEL OLD. I WISH I COULD TURN BACK THE CLOCK.
English Idiom #73 LIKE CLOCKWORK Explanation of English Idiom #73 WITH MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY. Example of English Idiom #73 HE IS VERY PREDICTABLE. HE ALWAYS EATS AT THE SAME TIME, LIKE CLOCKWORK.
English Idiom #74 WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE Explanation of English Idiom #74 THINK MORE REALISTICALLY Example of English Idiom #74 HE DOES NOT RESPECT YOU AS MUCH AS YOU THINK. WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE.
English Idiom #75 THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN Explanation of English Idiom #75 ANOTHER VERSION OF A STORY OR EVENT. Example of English Idiom #75 THE GLOBAL SUMMIT WILL ENCOURAGE MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE. ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN, IT MIGHT RESULT IN VIOLENT PROTESTS.
English Idiom #76 LEFT OUT IN THE COLD Explanation of English Idiom #76 LEFT UNAIDED OR UNPROTECTED. Example of English Idiom #76 THEY DON\'T INCLUDE ME IN THEIR GROUP. I FEEL LEFT OUT IN THE COLD.
English Idiom #77 WITH FLYING COLORS Explanation of English Idiom #77 WITH ENTHUSIASM AND EXUBERANCE. Example of English Idiom #77 I CAN\'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL. I\'LL BE THERE WITH FLYING COLORS.
English Idiom #78 SCRAPE BY Explanation of English Idiom #78 HAVE JUST ENOUGH BUT NOT MORE. Example of English Idiom #78 OUR BUDGET IS NOT SATISFACTORY BUT WE WILL FIND A WAY TO SCRAPE BY.
English Idiom #79 A TOUGH COOKIE Explanation of English Idiom #79 A STUBBORN, STRONG PERSON. Example of English Idiom #79 DON\'T GET SHIRLEY UPSET. SHE IS A TOUGH COOKIE.
English Idiom #80 KEEP YOUR COOL Explanation of English Idiom #80 DO NOT BECOME UPSET. Example of English Idiom #80 RELAX. KEEP YOUR COOL.
English Idiom #81 LOSE YOUR COOL Explanation of English Idiom #81 BECOME UPSET. Example of English Idiom #81 DON\'T GET UPSET. IF YOU LOSE YOUR COOL, IT WILL MAKE MATTERS WORSE.
English Idiom #82 IN A TIGHT CORNER Explanation of English Idiom #82 WITHOUT ANY GOOD OPTIONS. Example of English Idiom #82 MILO HAS RUN OUT OF OPTIONS. IF HE TAKES ANY MORE CHANCE, HE MIGHT FIND HIMSELF IN A TIGHT CORNER.
English Idiom #83 A COUCH POTATO Explanation of English Idiom #83 A LAZY PERSON. Example of English Idiom #83 LUIS FERNANDO JUST WATCHES TELEVISION ALL DAY. HE IS REALLY A COUCH POTATO.
English Idiom #84 TAKE ITS COURSE Explanation of English Idiom #84 A SITUATION DEVELOPS NATURALLY. Example of English Idiom #84 THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN DO TO RELIEVE THE EFFECTS OF HER DISEASE. WE CAN ONLY WAIT AND LET THE ILLNESS TAKE ITS COURSE.
English Idiom #85 UP THE CREEK Explanation of English Idiom #85 IN TROUBLE. Example of English Idiom #85 I WARNED BILL BUT HE WOULD NOT LISTEN. NOW, HE IS UP THE CREEK.
English Idiom #86 CROCODILE TEARS Explanation of English Idiom #86 EXAGGERATED OR FAKED SYMPATHY. Example of English Idiom #86 SHE TOLD ME SHE WAS SORRY BUT SHE WAS NOT. IT WAS JUST CROCODILE TEARS.
English Idiom #87 WHEN IT COMES TO THE CRUNCH Explanation of English Idiom #87 WHEN THERE ARE NO MORE POSSIBILITIES. Example of English Idiom #87 VICTOR SEEMS TO HAVE A CASUAL POINT OF VIEW. WHEN IT COME TO THE CRUNCH, THOUGH, HE IS A REAL PROFESSIONAL.
English Idiom #88 A FAR CRY FROM Explanation of English Idiom #88 VERY DIFFERENT FROM. Example of English Idiom #88 HIS PERSONALITY IS A FAR CRY FROM HIS FATHER\'S.
English Idiom #89 OFF-THE-CUFF Explanation of English Idiom #89 WITHOUT RESEARCH, PLANNING, OR CONSIDERING. Example of English Idiom #89 I HAVEN\'T HAD TIME TO THINK ABOUT IT. MY OFF-THE-CUFF IMPRESSION, HOWEVER, IS TAT IT IS A GOOD IDEA.
English Idiom #90 CAN\'T CUT IT Explanation of English Idiom #90 CANNOT DO IT. Example of English Idiom #90 KIM SHOULDN\'T BE WORKING HERE. HE JUST CAN\'T CUT IT.
English Idiom #91 IN THE DARK Explanation of English Idiom #91 IGNORANT. Example of English Idiom #91 \'THEY DIDN\'T TELL ME ANYTHING. I FELT LIKE THEY HAD LEFT ME IN THE DARK.
English Idiom #92 A SHOT IN THE DARK Explanation of English Idiom #92 A GUESS. Example of English Idiom #92 I AM NOT SURE BUT I COULD TAKE A SHOT IN THE DARK.
English Idiom #93 CALL IT A DAY Explanation of English Idiom #93 STOP. Example of English Idiom #93 I\'M TIRED. LET\'S CALL IT A DAY.
English Idiom #94 LATE IN THE DAY Explanation of English Idiom #94 TOO LATE, OR ALMOST TOO LATE. Example of English Idiom #94 THE GOVERNMENT JUST DECIDE T BUY NEW HELICOPTERS BUT IT SEEMS A LITTLE LATE IN THE DAY TO MAKE SUCH A DECISION.
English Idiom #95 IN BROAD DAYLIGHT Explanation of English Idiom #95 WITHOUT TRYING TO HIDE IT. Example of English Idiom #96 THEY ROBBED THE BANK IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.
English Idiom #96 MAKE SOMEONE\'S DAY Explanation of English Idiom #96 MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY. Example of English Idiom #96 IF YOU WOULD GET A BETTER JOB, YOU WOULD MAKE SOMEONE\'S DAY.
English Idiom #97 WOULDN\'T BE CAUGHT DEAD Explanation of English Idiom #97 WOULD NEVER. Example of English Idiom #97 I HATE THAT DRESS. I WOULD NOT BE CAUGHT DEAD WEARING ANYTHING ELSE.
English Idiom #98 GET A RAW DEAL Explanation of English Idiom #98 RECEIVES LESS THAN WHAT IS DESERVED. Example of English Idiom #98 BE SURE TO READ THE CONTRACT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SIGN IT. YOU DON\'T WANT TO GET A RAW.
English Idiom #99 RUNS DEEP Explanation of English Idiom #99 ENTRENCHED, OR INGRAINED. Example of English Idiom #99 HE LOVES HIS COUNTRY. PATRIOTISM RUNS DEEP IN HIS VEINS.
English Idiom #100 OUT OF YOUR DEPTH Explanation of English Idiom #100 BEYOND YOUR EXISTING KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITY. Example of English Idiom #100 YOU DO NOT SEEM TO HAVE MUCH EXPERIENCE IN THIS SUBJECT. ARE YOU SURE THAT YOU ARE NOT OUT OF YOUR DEPTH?
English Idiom #101 ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END Explanation of English Idiom #101 REGRETFULLY, WE ARE FINISHED. Example of English Idiom #101 \'I HAVE ENJOYED READING THE VANCOUVER ENGLISH CENTRE LIST OF IDIOMS BUT ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END.
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