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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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Hush-Hush

Something kept secret.

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Keep Your Fingers Crossed

To wish for good luck.

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Kill Two Birds With One Stone

To achieve two goals with one action.

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Kick The Bucket

To die.

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Jump From The Frying Pan Into The Fire

To go from a bad situation to a worse one.

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Jump The Gun

To act prematurely.

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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

To avoid causing trouble.

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It Makes My Blood Boil

To make someone very angry.

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In The Heat Of The Moment

Acting impulsively.

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Know Which Way The Wind Blows

To understand the situation.

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In The Blink Of An Eye

Very quickly.

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It Is Always The Darkest Before Dawn

Things get worse before improving.

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Keep Your Chin Up

To remain optimistic.

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It’s Not Rocket Science

Something not very complicated.

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In Hot Water

Facing trouble or consequences.

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Keep Your Eye On The Ball

To stay attentive.

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If My Memory Serves Me Well

Recalling something with confidence.

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It’s The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Something considered great.

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Know The Ropes

To understand how something works.

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Leave No Stone Unturned

To try every possibility.

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On The Ball

Very attentive and capable.

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Nip Something In The Bud

To stop something early.

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Off The Hook

Free from responsibility.

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On Thin Ice

In a risky situation.

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