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“If the shoe fits, wear it” = if a description applies to you, then accept it. ⠀ Example: I know you…
“If the shoe fits, wear it” = if a description applies to you, then accept it. ⠀ Example: I know you don’t like being called unreliable, but if the shoe fits, wear it. ⠀ Example: Look J...
“If the shoe fits, wear it” = if a description applies to you, then accept it. ⠀ Example: I know you…
“If the shoe fits, wear it” = if a description applies to you, then accept it. ⠀ Example: I know you don’t like being called unreliable, but if the shoe fits, wear it. ⠀ Example: Look J...
“Let the cat out of the bag” = reveal a secret....ample: It’s a secret. Try not to let the cat out…
“Let the cat out of the bag” = reveal a secret. ⠀ Example: It’s a secret. Try not to let the cat out of the bag. ⠀ Example: How did mom find out we were planning a surprise party for he...
“Jump through hoops” = make extraordinary efforts. ⠀ Example: The company is jumping through hoops…
“Jump through hoops” = make extraordinary efforts. ⠀ Example: The company is jumping through hoops these days to try to please customers. ⠀ Example: How did you manage to get permission f...
“Packed like sardines” = a large number of people in a small space. ⠀ Example: The bus was full. The…
“Packed like sardines” = a large number of people in a small space. ⠀ Example: The bus was full. The passengers were packed like sardines. ⠀ Example: We didn’t want to take more than on...
“Blow your own trumpet” = tell everyone proudly about your abilities, achievements, etc. ⠀ Example:…
“Blow your own trumpet” = tell everyone proudly about your abilities, achievements, etc. ⠀ Example: I hate the way Barry always blows his own trumpet, and I get sick of hearing about all th...
“Money talks” = rich people have a lot of power and influence. Examples:
“Money talks” = rich people have a lot of power and influence. Examples: He seems to get away with murder. I guess money talks. He can’t act so how did he get the part in the movie? His ...
“In the red” = in debt. ⠀ Example: Tourism is down and many hotels are in the red. ⠀ Example: With…
“In the red” = in debt. ⠀ Example: Tourism is down and many hotels are in the red. ⠀ Example: With all those car repairs, we’re going to be in the red this month. ⠀ Learn idioms in ou...
“Have a heart of gold” = be very kind and gener...⠀ Example: She’ll do anything for anyone - she…
“Have a heart of gold” = be very kind and generous. ⠀ Example: She’ll do anything for anyone - she has a heart of gold. ⠀ Example: You think Tom stole your watch? Impossible! He has a h...
“Have bun in the oven” = be pregnant. ⠀ Example: I saw Kathy at the market yesterday. She has a bun…
“Have bun in the oven” = be pregnant. ⠀ Example: I saw Kathy at the market yesterday. She has a bun in the oven! ⠀ Example: She was happy to announce to her parents that they would soon b...
“Greener pastures” = better or more exciting job or place. ⠀ Example: I liked my job here, but it…
“Greener pastures” = better or more exciting job or place. ⠀ Example: I liked my job here, but it just didn’t pay enough, so I had to go to greener pastures. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app -...
“Greener pastures” = better or more exciting job or place. ⠀ Example: I liked my job here, but it…
“Greener pastures” = better or more exciting job or place. ⠀ Example: I liked my job here, but it just didn’t pay enough, so I had to go to greener pastures. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app -...
“Drop like a hot potato” = abandon suddenly and completely. ⠀ Example: When Debbie discovered that…
“Drop like a hot potato” = abandon suddenly and completely. ⠀ Example: When Debbie discovered that her boyfriend was married, she dropped him like a hot potato. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app ...
“Don’t count your chickens (before they hatch)&... don’t make future plans based on something that…
“Don’t count your chickens (before they hatch)” = don’t make future plans based on something that has not happened yet. ⠀ Example: The contract is not signed yet. Don’t count your chi...
“Dog-eat-dog” = place or situation that is highly competitive. ⠀ Example: In show business it’s…
“Dog-eat-dog” = place or situation that is highly competitive. ⠀ Example: In show business it’s dog-eat-dog - one day you’re a star, the next you’ve been replaced by younger talent. �...
“Be full of yourself” = think that you are very important in a way that annoys other…
“Be full of yourself” = think that you are very important in a way that annoys other people. ⠀ Example: Ever since she won the prize, Mary’s been so full of herself that no one wants to t...
“Hard nut to crack” = problem that is hard to solve or person who is difficult to…
“Hard nut to crack” = problem that is hard to solve or person who is difficult to understand. ⠀ Example: You want me to find more money in the budget? It’s a hard nut to crack! ⠀ Exampl...
“Monkey on your back” = problem that makes your life difficult. ⠀ Example: That huge credit card…
“Monkey on your back” = problem that makes your life difficult. ⠀ Example: That huge credit card payment is a real monkey on his back. ⠀ Origin: Alludes to being unable to shake off the a...
“In a nutshell” = very briefly; in a few words. ⠀ Example: The answer, in a nutshell, is…
“In a nutshell” = very briefly; in a few words. ⠀ Example: The answer, in a nutshell, is no. ⠀ Example: Let me put it in a nutshell for you - if you show up late again, you’re fired! �...
“Foam at the mouth” = be extremely angry. ⠀ Example: The boss was foaming at the mouth when the team…
“Foam at the mouth” = be extremely angry. ⠀ Example: The boss was foaming at the mouth when the team could not deliver the work on time. ⠀ Example: She was almost foaming at the mouth whe...