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Unlock the Hidden Meanings of Expressions

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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Piece Of Work

A difficult or unusual person.

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Paint The Town Red

To celebrate wildly.

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Put The Pedal To The Metal

To go as fast or hard as possible.

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Pull The Last Straw

The final problem that causes action.

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Play Devil’s Advocate

To argue an opposing view to test ideas.

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Other Fish In The Sea

There are other opportunities.

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Over The Moon

Extremely happy.

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Pretty Penny

A lot of money.

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Out Of The Woods

No longer in danger.

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Once In A Blue Moon

Very rarely.

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Put Someone On The Spot

To force someone to respond.

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Put The Cart Before The Horse

To do things in the wrong order.

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Show Someone The Ropes

To teach someone how to do something.

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So Far So Good

Things are going well.

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Speak Of The Devil

When someone appears after being mentioned.

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Something Ain’t Over Until The Fat Lady Sings

It’s not finished until it’s truly done.

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Put Your Foot In Your Mouth

To say something embarrassing.

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Save Your Breath

To avoid wasting effort talking.

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Show Your True Colors

To reveal one’s true intentions.

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Rule Of Thumb

A general guideline.

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Shoot Yourself In The Foot

To harm your own interests.

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Silver Lining

A positive aspect in a bad situation.

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Steal Someone’s Thunder

To take credit for someone’s idea.

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Set The Record Straight

To correct a misunderstanding.

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