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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!

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Stick To Your Guns

To stay committed to your position.

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The Best Of Both Worlds

Having benefits of two things.

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Takes Two To Tango

Both parties are responsible.

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That Ship Has Sailed

The opportunity is gone.

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You Can Say That Again

Strong agreement.

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Wrap Your Head Around Something

To understand something complex.

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To Bite The Bullet

To endure something tough.

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To Be On Cloud Nine

Extremely happy.

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Worth Its Weight In Gold

Very valuable.

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When It Rains It Pours

Problems come all at once.

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When Pigs Fly

Something that will never happen.

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When In Rome

To adapt to local customs.

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Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve

To openly show emotions.

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Walk In The Other’s Shoes

To understand someone’s perspective.

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Walk On Eggshells

To act cautiously around someone.

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Up In The Air

Uncertain or undecided.

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Under The Weather

Feeling unwell.

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Turn A Blind Eye

To ignore something deliberately.

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To Weather The Storm

To survive a difficult situation.

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To Say In A Nutshell

To summarize briefly.

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To Break Someone’s Bubble

To ruin someone’s illusions.

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To Get Bent Out Of Shape

To become very upset.

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