English idioms:

1. "Hit the nail on the head" - to describe someone who has made an accurate observation or
assessment.
2. "Bite the bullet" - to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and resolve.
3. "Cost an arm and a leg" - to be very expensive.
4. "Cut to the chase" - to get to the point without wasting time.
5. "Piece of cake" - something that is very easy to do.
6. "A dime a dozen" - something that is common or plentiful and therefore of little value.
7. "Break the bank" - to spend more money than planned or than one can afford.
8. "Beat around the bush" - to avoid addressing a topic directly.
9. "Once in a blue moon" - something that happens very rarely
10. "Let the cat out of the bag" - to reveal a secret or disclose information that was meant to be kept
confidential.
11. "Under the weather" - feeling unwell or sick.
12. "Give someone the benefit of the doubt" - to believe someone's statement without being
suspicious, even though there may be doubts.
13. "Jump on the bandwagon" - to join or support something that has become popular or
fashionable.
14. "Keep your chin up" - to stay positive and resilient in the face of adversity.
15. "Caught red-handed" - to be caught in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.
16. "The ball is in your court" - it is your turn to make a decision or take action.
17. "Spill the beans" - to reveal a secret or disclose confidential information.
18. "A blessing in disguise" - something that initially seems bad or unlucky but turns out to be
beneficial.
19. "Straight from the horse's mouth" - information that comes directly from the original or
authoritative source.
20. "On the same page" - to be in agreement or understanding about something.
21. "Throw in the towel" - to give up or surrender, often after a struggle or challenge.
22. "Burn the midnight oil" - to work late into the night or early morning hours.
23. "Cut corners" - to do something in a quicker or cheaper way, often sacrificing quality.
24. "Down to the wire" - at the very last moment or just before a deadline.
25. "Every cloud has a silver lining" - even in difficult situations, there is often a positive aspect or
outcome.
26. "Fish out of water" - someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place in a particular situation.
27. "Get cold feet" - to become nervous or hesitant about doing something.
28. "Hit the hay" - to go to bed or go to sleep.
29. "In hot water" - in trouble or facing consequences for something.
30. "Grasp at straws" - to make a desperate attempt to find a solution, often when there are no
viable options available.
31. "Jumping the gun" - to act prematurely or before the appropriate time.
32. "Keep your eyes peeled" - to stay alert and watchful, often for something specific.
33. "Leave no stone unturned" - to search thoroughly and exhaustively for something.
34. "Make a mountain out of a molehill" - to exaggerate or overreact to a small or insignificant issue.
35. "Out of the frying pan and into the fire" - from one difficult or dangerous situation to another,
often worsening the circumstances.
36. "Put all your eggs in one basket" - to risk everything on a single venture or decision.
37. "Take the bull by the horns" - to confront a difficult situation directly and assertively.
38. "Turn over a new leaf" - to make a fresh start or change one's behavior for the better.
39. "Bite off more than you can chew" - to take on a task or responsibility that is too difficult to
handle.
40. "Get the ball rolling" - to start or initiate a process or activity.
41. "Hit the sack" - to go to bed or go to sleep.
42. "Raining cats and dogs" - to rain heavily.
43. "Take it with a grain of salt" - to be skeptical or not fully believe something.
44. "Cost a pretty penny" - to be expensive.
45. "Cut the mustard" - to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily.
46. "Go the extra mile" - to put in additional effort or go above and beyond what is required.
47. "Hold your horses" - to be patient or wait.
48. "In the same boat" - in the same situation or predicament as others.
49. "Kick the bucket" - to die.
50. "Piece of cake" - something very easy to do.
51. "Skeletons in the closet" - hidden secrets or embarrassing truths from the past.
52. "A penny for your thoughts" - a polite way of asking what someone is thinking.
53. "Break the ice" - to initiate conversation or relieve tension in a social situation.
54. "Burn bridges" - to damage relationships or cut off all communication with someone.
55. "Catch someone's eye" - to attract someone's attention.
56. "On thin ice" - in a risky or precarious situation.
57. "Out of the blue" - unexpectedly or without warning.
58. "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" - having something tangible or certain is better
than the possibility of having something greater but uncertain.
59. "Grass is always greener on the other side" - people tend to view others' situations as more
desirable than their own.
60. "Burn the candle at both ends" - to overwork or exhaust oneself by staying up late and waking
up early.
61. "Turn a blind eye" - to ignore or pretend not to notice something, especially something unethical
or unpleasant.
62. "All ears" - eager to listen or hear what someone has to say.
63. "Fish or cut bait" - to make a decision and take action, rather than delaying or being indecisive.
64. "Make hay while the sun shines" - to take advantage of an opportunity while it lasts.
65. "Close but no cigar" - to come very close to achieving something, but ultimately fall short.
66. "Stab someone in the back" - to betray or deceive someone, especially after gaining their trust.
67. "Beat a dead horse" - to waste time or energy on something that has already been resolved or is
no longer relevant.
68. *Break a leg*: This is a phrase commonly used to wish someone good luck, especially before a
performance or presentation. It's believed to originate from the theater, where saying "good
luck" is considered bad luck, so actors say "break a leg" instead.
69. *Knock on wood*: This phrase is said when someone wants to avoid tempting fate or jinxing
something. It's often accompanied by physically knocking on wood, as it's believed to bring good
luck or ward off bad luck.
70. *Fingers crossed*: This is another expression used to express hope or good luck. People often
cross their fingers (literally intertwining them) when saying this phrase.
71. *Touch wood*: Similar to "knock on wood," this phrase is used to ward off bad luck or to express
a hope for good luck in the future. It's often accompanied by actually touching or tapping on
wood.
72. *Back to the drawing board*: This phrase is used when a plan or idea has failed and it's
necessary to start over from the beginning.
73. *Actions speak louder than words*: This means that what someone does is more important and
revealing than what they say.
74. *Beauty is in the eye of the beholder*: This phrase suggests that the perception of beauty is
subjective and varies from person to person.
75. *The early bird catches the worm*: This proverb means that those who act promptly and
decisively are more likely to succeed.
76. *The grass is always greener on the other side*: This phrase implies that people tend to perceive
others' situations as better than their own, often leading to dissatisfaction with their own
circumstances.
77. *Don't count your chickens before they hatch*: This means not to rely on something good
happening until it actually happens.
78. *Every cloud has a silver lining*: This proverb suggests that even in difficult or unfortunate
situations, there is often a positive or hopeful aspect to be found.
79. *When in Rome, do as the Romans do*: This means that when you are in a different
environment or culture, it's best to follow the customs and behaviors of the locals.
80. *Don't put all your eggs in one basket*: This advises against relying too heavily on one single
plan or course of action, as it could lead to failure if that plan fails.
81. *Rome wasn't built in a day*: This proverb emphasizes that significant achievements or creations
take time and effort to accomplish.
82. *Out of sight, out of mind*: This means that people tend to forget about things or people that
are not visible or present.
83. *Bite off more than you can chew*: This means to take on more responsibilities or commitments
than one can handle.
84. *Don't judge a book by its cover*: This advises against forming opinions about something or
someone based solely on outward appearances.
85. *Don't cry over spilled milk*: This means not to dwell on past mistakes or misfortunes that
cannot be undone.
86. *Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater*: This means not to discard something valuable
or good along with something undesirable.
87. *Let sleeping dogs lie*: This means to avoid stirring up old conflicts or issues that have been
resolved.
88. *Make hay while the sun shines*: This means to take advantage of favorable conditions or
opportunities while they last.
89. *Practice makes perfect*: This proverb suggests that continual practice and repetition lead to
improvement and mastery.
90. *There's no place like home*: This means that one's own home is the most comfortable and
preferable place to be.
91. *You can't teach an old dog new tricks*: This suggests that it's difficult to teach or change
established habits or behaviors in older individuals.
92. *Where there's smoke, there's fire*: This means that rumors or indications of a problem often
indicate that there is some truth to it.
93. *You can't have your cake and eat it too*: This means that one cannot have or do two conflicting
things at the same time.
94. *You reap what you sow*: This proverb suggests that one will experience the consequences of
their actions, whether good or bad.
95. *You snooze, you lose*: This means that if you hesitate or delay, you may miss out on an
opportunity.
96. To steal someone's thunder: To take credit or attention away from someone, usually by
doing something similar or better. Example: "She was about to announce her promotion,
but then her colleague announced his engagement, stealing her thunder."
97. Kill two birds with one stone: To accomplish two things at the same time with a single
action. Example: "By picking up groceries on my way home from work, I killed two birds
with one stone."
98. Paint the town red: To go out and enjoy oneself extravagantly; to have a wild or exciting
time. Example: "It's my birthday tomorrow, and I plan to paint the town red with my
friends!"
99. A watched pot never boils: Suggests that time seems to pass more slowly when you're
waiting anxiously for something to happen. Example: "Stop checking your email every
two minutes. Remember, a watched pot never boils."
100. To have a chip on one's shoulder: Refers to someone who is easily offended or
always ready to take offense at others' behavior or remarks. Example: "Ever since he lost
the competition, he's had a chip on his shoulder about his skills."
101. To see eye to eye: Refers to two or more people who agree on something or
have the same opinion about something. Example: "They finally saw eye to eye on the
new budget proposal after a lengthy discussion."