Grow Lingo - Vocabulary Builder Common English Idioms 2 in 1 Set: Popular Sayings, Expressions & Phrases Explained & Used in Context For Effective Communication

Vocabulary Builder Common English Idioms

Meaning of Regularly Used Sayings, Expressions & Phrases, Used in Context For Effective communication

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"Rub It In: Teasing someone to make them feel even worse after a defeat.

Context: Alright, you beat me. But theres no need to rub it in."

"Walk on Eggshells: Being very careful when you are dealing with a very tense situation/person.

Context: After our argument last night, I feel like Im walking on eggshells around her today."

"See Something Out of the Corner of Your Eye: Use peripheral vision

Context: I saw movement out of the corner of my eye and was able to pick out the person hiding."

"Speak of the Devil (and He Shall Appear): when you have been talking about someone and they immediately walk in..

Context: Speak of the devil, here he is!"

"Sweet Dreams!: I hope you get great sleep tonight.

Context: Goodnight, sweet dreams."

"Wild Goose Chase: going to search for something which seems to yield no results.

Context: He led us on a wild goose chase, we didn;t even find any evidence."

"Sneak Peek: Getting to see someone early before it is completed or made public to the world.

Context: Can I get a sneak peek of your new song before its released?"

"Second Wind: Regaining your energy.

Context: I found my second wind near the end of the basketball."

"Scare the Living Daylights Out of Someone: To be terrified by someone.

Context: Christ, you scared the living daylights out of me! Dont creep up on me again."

"Touch Ones Heart: Affect someone emotionally, be touching.

Context: Your letter of gratitude touched my heart."

"Throw Someone Under the Bus: Revealing something that someone did that wasnt meant to be known.

Context: Why did you have to throw him under the bus! He wasnt ready to tell people about his sexuality yet."

"The tables have turned: Reverse a situation, you now have the upper hand in a situation where you previously had the lower hand. (This works vice versa).

Context: Oh, would you look at how the tables have turned! It looks like youll be the one apologising to me, not the other way around."

"Up in the Air: Nothing has yet been concluded.

The final date of the interview is still up in the air at the moment."

"Take a Deep Dive (Into): To go depth with your exploration.

Context: Im going to take a deep dive into the topic of racial prejudice in Europe through the 90s."

"Rear Its Ugly Head: A problem that comes out unexpectedly.

Context: CAncer reared its ugly head."

"Well Cross That Bridge: When the problem has arrived and cant be ignored anymore then we will think of a solution.

Context: What about if it rains on the day? Well cross that bridge when we come to it."

"Run in the Family: A particular trait/behavior that seems to be common in a family.

Context: Impatience seems to run in the family."

"Third Times a Charm/Third Time Lucky: Even if youve failed the last two times you still have one more go, and that is likely to come out with a positive result.

Context: I failed my driving test twice. But hey ho, third time lucky..."

"Trash Talk: Insults directed at ones opponent in a sporting event or contest.

Context: Theyre giving each other trash talk in the pre match interviews."

"Tongue-in-Cheek: Said ironically; not meant to be taken seriously.

Context: I only meant it tongue in cheek, dont take it too seriously."

"Take The Mickey (Piss) (Out Of Someone):To have banter with someone but making fun of them.

Context: Hey, stop taking the mickey out of me!"

"Up in Arms: Angry, protesting (usually said of a group).

Context: The fans are up in arms about the way the chairman has conducted business."

"Test the Waters: Try something out in a preliminary way.

Context: Before going all in, we need to test the waters first."

"Where Theres a Will, Theres a Way: If you have a strong desire to accomplish something, you will achieve it even in the face of considerable odds.

Context: I dont know how Im going to make it, but when theres a will, theres a way."

"Up for Grabs: Its free for anyone to take.

Context: At this point in the game, first prize is still up for grabs."

"Turn Something on Its Head: Reverse something, cause something to be done in a new way.

Context: The new variant of the disease has turned the countrys healing efforts on its head."

"Take a Hike: Go away you're not wanted.

Context: Take a hike, this is an invite only club."

"To be Smitten With Someone: To like and fancy someone

Context: Hes absolutely smitten with his new girlfriend."

"Rookie Mistake: An error made by someone who is inexperienced.

Context: Sticking your finger in the dogs mouth was a rookie mistake."

"Short Fuse: Someone that can easily get angry and reacts abrupts quickly.

Context: hes got a short fuse so dont tease him too much."

"Window Shop: To look at merchandise in a store without intending to buy it.

Context: I havent got much money, but we can go window shopping."

"Tough Cookie: Someone who has a strong spirit, with a lot of determination and is able to persevere in hard situations.

Context: Hell be fine with his injury, hes a tough cookie."

"Under the Weather: not feeling very well.

Context: She wont be at work today, shes been under the weather."

"Tie the Knot: Get married.

Context: My best friend tied the knot yesterday."

"Your Guess Is as Good as Mine: I dont know; I have no idea.

Context: What ever happened to Carly Rae Jepsen? Your guess is as good as mine."

Take It or Leave It (command): Stuck with choices, there are only two options available to you to make a decision on.

"Stand Ones Ground: To stop tolerating being mistreated and pushed round and taken advantage of.

Context: Dominic tried to take advantage of his younger sister, but she stood her ground."

"The Time is Ripe: If you say that the time is ripe, you mean that it is a suitable point for a particular activity.

Context: The time is ripe for me to ask her out to dinner."