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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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Snowed Under

Overwhelmed with work.

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Rain On Someone’s Parade

To ruin someone’s happiness.

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Rain Cats And Dogs

To rain heavily.

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See Eye To Eye

To agree completely.

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Skeletons In The Closet

Secrets one hides.

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Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day

Big tasks take time.

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Spice Things Up

To make something more interesting.

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Spill The Beans

To reveal a secret.

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The Whole Nine Yards

To do everything possible.

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To Be At Loggerheads With Someone

To strongly disagree.

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Throw Someone Under The Bus

To betray someone for personal gain.

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Take A Rain Check

To decline but suggest later.

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Throw Someone For A Loop

To surprise or confuse someone.

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The Ball Is In Your Court

You have the responsibility to act.

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Throw In The Towel

To surrender.

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The Devil Is In The Details

Problems lie in small details.

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Throw Caution To The Wind

To act recklessly.

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Steal The Show

To be the center of attention.

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The Last Straw

The final problem that causes action.

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Time Is Money

Time is valuable.

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Swallow Something Hook Line And Sinker

To believe something completely.

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Through Thick And Thin

Through all circumstances.

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Take It With A Pinch Of Salt

To be skeptical about something.

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Straight From The Horse’s Mouth

Directly from the source.

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