50 Conversational idioms with meaning:
- once in a blue moon: very rarely
- A brainwave: a sudden good idea
- A close shave/call: a situation in which you only just manage to avoid an accident
- A close-fisted man: a miserly man
- A cock and bull story: a silly story or excuse
- A dead letter: a law or idea which is no longer effective
- A dog in the manger: selfish
- A dog’s life: disgraceful life
- A fairy tale: a story for children
- A feather in one’s cap: an achievement that makes you feel pleased and satisfied
- A fish out of water: feeling uncomfortable
- A Gala Day: A celebration day
- A jailbird: someone who has spent a lot of time in prison
- A green room: a room where actors relax
- A hard/bitter pill to swallow: something very unpleasant that you have to accept
- A house of cards: something that is likely to fall down
- A Jack of all trades: someone who can do many types of work, but who often is not often skilled at any of them.
- A jailbird: a prisoner
- A leap/shot in the dark: to do something without knowing its results
- A man of his word: someone who keeps his promises
- A man of iron will: strong will person
- A man of letters: a learned man
- A man of parts: a man who can do many things
- A man of straw: a mere puppet, an unimportant man
- A man/woman after one’s own heart: a man with similar taste to mine
- A mare’s nest: a discovery of no value
- A narrow escape: just to be safe from danger
- A near miss: a situation in which an accident is barely avoided
- A necessary evil: something bad that you have to accept to get what you want
- A passing fancy: one that does not last long
- A rolling stone: the person who keeps changing his views
- A rope of sand: illusory or deceptive security
- A Sight for sore eyes: a pleasant and refreshing sight / a most welcome sight
- A Snake in the grass: a person who cannot be trusted
- A split second: an extremely short period of time
- A square meal: a good satisfying meal
- A square peg in a round hole: someone or something that does not suit the position or situation they are in.
- A stroke of luck: something lucky that happens to you by chance
- A white elephant: something costly to maintain
- A White lie: a harmless or small lie
- A wild goose chase: an attempt to find something impossible
- A wolf in sheep’s clothing: a person who seems to be friendly or harmless but is really an enemy
- Again every day/week/year: for a long time.
- An open book: something clear
- In order to: with the purpose of
- An order to: with the purpose of
- An uphill task: a very difficult task
- As a matter of fact: actually
- As cool as a cucumber: very calm
- At a loss: to be confused.
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