A List of the most commonly used English idioms
A hot potato Caught between two stools
Speak of an issue which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed When someone finds it difficult to choos
A penny for your thoughts Costs an arm and a leg
A way of asking what someone is thinking This idiom is used when something is ve
Actions speak louder than words Cross that bridge when you come to it
People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say. Deal with a problem if and when it becom
Add insult to injury Cry over spilt milk
To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation. When you complain about a loss from th
An arm and a leg Curiosity killed the cat
Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money. Being Inquisitive can lead you into an un
At the drop of a hat Cut corners
Meaning: without any hesitation; instantly. When something is done badly to save m
Back to the drawing board Cut the mustard
When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over. To succeed; to come up to expectations;
Ball is in your court Devil's Advocate
It is up to you to make the next decision or step To present a counter argument
Barking up the wrong tree Don't count your chickens before
Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person This idiom is used to express "Don't mak
Be glad to see the back of Don't give up the day job
Be happy when a person leaves. You are not very good at something. You
Beat around the bush Don't put all your eggs in one basket
Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue. Do not put all your resources in one poss
Best of both worlds Drastic times call for drastic measures
Meaning: All the advantages. When you are extremely desperate you n
A hot potato Caught between two stools
Speak of an issue which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed When someone finds it difficult to choos
A penny for your thoughts Costs an arm and a leg
A way of asking what someone is thinking This idiom is used when something is ve
Actions speak louder than words Cross that bridge when you come to it
People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say. Deal with a problem if and when it becom
Add insult to injury Cry over spilt milk
To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation. When you complain about a loss from th
An arm and a leg Curiosity killed the cat
Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money. Being Inquisitive can lead you into an un
At the drop of a hat Cut corners
Meaning: without any hesitation; instantly. When something is done badly to save m
Back to the drawing board Cut the mustard
When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over. To succeed; to come up to expectations;
Ball is in your court Devil's Advocate
It is up to you to make the next decision or step To present a counter argument
Barking up the wrong tree Don't count your chickens before
Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person This idiom is used to express "Don't mak
Be glad to see the back of Don't give up the day job
Be happy when a person leaves. You are not very good at something. You
Beat around the bush Don't put all your eggs in one basket
Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue. Do not put all your resources in one poss
Best of both worlds Drastic times call for drastic measures
Meaning: All the advantages. When you are extremely desperate you n
