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250 Idioms 01-15
250 Idioms 01-15
250 Idioms 01-15
unpleasant happens
Under the weather: feeling unwell or sick
When it rains, it pours: when one bad thing happens, many more bad things
happen at the same time
Rain or shine: no matter what the weather or circumstances are
Every cloud has a silver lining: there is something good or positive in every bad
or difficult situation
Go with the flow: to accept things as they happen and not try to change or control
them
Down to earth: realistic and practical
Tip of the iceberg: a small or visible part of a much larger problem or issue
Nip in the bud: to stop something at an early stage before it becomes worse or
more serious
Beat around the bush: to avoid talking about something directly or clearly
The best of both worlds: a situation where one can enjoy the benefits of two
different things at the same time
Get wind of: to hear or learn about something, especially something secret or
private
Plain as day: very clear or obvious
Up in the air: uncertain or undecided
You go with the flow, you don’t beat around the bush.
But it’s the calm before the storm, something’s up in the air.
You’re the calm before the storm, but not in a peaceful way.
You’re like a frog jumping in the pool, but not in a cute way.
Rain or shine, you always see the bright side, but not in a happy way. Every
You’re plain as day, you don’t hide your feelings, but not in an honest way.
You’re like a book with an open ending, but not in an interesting way.
Someone got wind of your secret plan, but not in a curious way. They’re
trying to ruin it, they don’t understand, but not in a jealous way.
You’re the tip of the iceberg, there’s so much more to you, but not in a
mysterious way.
You’re amazing and awesome, and that’s the truth, but not in a sincere way.