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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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Come Rain Or Shine

Regardless of circumstances.

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Couch Potato

A person who spends much time inactive.

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Comparing Apples To Oranges

Comparing two unlike things.

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Burn The Candle At Both Ends

To exhaust oneself by doing too much.

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Catch-22

A situation with no good solution.

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Catch Someone’s Eye

To attract someone’s attention.

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Clouds On The Horizon

Signs of upcoming problems.

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Chew The Fat

To have a casual conversation.

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Cold Feet

To become hesitant or afraid.

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Call It A Day

To stop working for the day.

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Counting Your Chickens Before They Hatch

Expecting success prematurely.

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Cross That Bridge When We Get To It

To handle a problem when it arises.

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Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket

Don’t risk everything on one option.

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Cut Corners

To do something cheaply or incompletely.

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Down To The Wire

Until the very last moment.

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Drop The Ball

To fail at a responsibility.

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Devil Quoting The Bible

Someone using good words for bad intentions.

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Eager Beaver

Someone overly enthusiastic.

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Cut To The Chase

To focus on the main issue.

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Drive Someone Up The Wall

To annoy someone greatly.

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Cut The Mustard

To meet expectations.

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Cup Of Tea

Something one enjoys.

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Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover

Don’t judge based on appearance.

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Curiosity Killed The Cat

Being too curious can lead to trouble.

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