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Ever heard someone say, “It’s raining cats and dogs” and wondered why animals are falling from the sky? Idioms are colorful phrases that don’t mean what they literally say—but once you understand them, they bring language to life!

Our Idioms category is your ultimate guide to these quirky, culturally rich expressions. From classic sayings (“Break the ice,” “Hit the sack”) to modern slang (“Ghost someone,” “Spill the tea”), we break down their meanings, origins, and real-world examples.

Whether you’re learning English, writing creatively, or just love linguistic oddities, dive in and discover the fun, figurative side of language!

🗝️ Decode the Phrases—Speak Like a Native!

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A Bad Egg

A person who is untrustworthy or morally bad.

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A Blessing In Disguise

An event that seems bad but has positive outcomes.

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A Chip On Your Shoulder

Feeling resentful due to past grievances.

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A Dime A Dozen

Very common and of little value.

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A Night Owl

Someone active at night.

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A Pain In The Neck

Something annoying or troublesome.

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A Penny For Your Thoughts

Asking someone what they’re thinking.

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A Picture Paints A Thousand Words

A single image can convey complex ideas.

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A Piece Of Cake

Something very easy.

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A Snowball’s Chance In Hell

Very unlikely to happen.

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A Stone’s Throw

Very close in distance.

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A Storm In A Teacup

Exaggerating a small issue.

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Actions are more significant than words.

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Add Fuel To The Fire

To worsen a situation.

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All Ears

Awaiting eagerly to hear.

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All In The Same Boat

Facing the same situation.

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Apple Of My Eye

Someone deeply loved.

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As Right As Rain

In perfect condition or health.

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A Toss-Up

An uncertain outcome.

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Blow Off Steam

To relieve stress or anger.

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A Whole New Ballgame

A completely different situation.

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Bounce Off The Walls

To be very energetic or excited.

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Beat Around The Bush

To avoid talking directly.

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Bite The Bullet

To endure something unpleasant.

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