Learn the meaning, examples and origin of hundreds of common English idioms, phrases, proverbs and slang. Browse the list by page or search by keyword to find your favorite idioms.
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Learn 100 common English idioms with meanings and example sentences. Idioms are expressions that have a figurative or nonliteral meaning, such as"a blessing in disguise" or"bite the bullet".
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Learn the meaning and usage of 144 common English idioms with examples and explanations. Idioms are phrases that have a meaning beyond their individual words and tell a story or paint a picture.
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Learn what idioms are, how they convey figurative meaning, and why they are difficult to understand. Explore the top 10 common idioms and the latest ones with meanings and examples.
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An idiom is a phrase that has a meaning you can’t deduce from the individual words. Learn about the four types of idioms, how they differ from clichés, proverbs, and euphemisms, and see some examples.
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Learn 99 common and useful English idioms with examples and explanations. Discover how to use them in different situations and sound more like a native speaker.
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Find definitions, examples, and history of over 60,000 idioms and slang terms from English-speaking countries. Learn from animated videos, proverbs, clichés, and more.
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Learn the meaning and usage of hundreds of English idioms with examples and alternative expressions. Browse the list of idioms by topic, origin, or alphabetically.
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Learn the meanings and usage of 40 common idiomatic expressions in English, such as 24/7, short fuse, and cry wolf. Idioms are set expressions that mean something other than the literal meanings of their words.
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Learn the meanings and usage of 7,232 English idioms and idiomatic expressions, categorised by topic and country of origin. Find out what an idiom is, how to use it, and take quizzes to test your knowledge.
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