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What is an idiom?<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text]\t\t<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Idioms are expressions that are used in informal situations. They are similar to phrasal verbs, but rather than performing the function of a verb, they can give more detail and interest to what you are saying. To find out more about phrasal verbs visit our Phrasal Verb Introduction page.<\/p>\n

Idioms can be difficult for non-natives as their meanings are not automatically clear, although the context they are used in can help.<\/p>\n

The good news is that most languages have versions of idioms and some are virtually the same! For example in Spanish they use \u2018ser pan comido\u2019 to express when something is easy. In English we say \u2018a piece of cake\u2019! \u201cEl trabajo es pan comido\u201d is \u201cthe job is a piece of cake\u201d<\/p>\n

Check out our idioms that use<\/p>\n

\u25cf The weather<\/p>\n

\u25cf Animals<\/p>\n

\u25cf Work<\/p>\n

\u25cf To agree or disagree[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”mad_btn-1 mad_btn-left”] Download Dossier[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_id=”i-weather”]<\/p>\n

Idioms using the weather<\/p>\n

Idioms are expressions that are used in informal situations. They can give more detail and interest to what you are saying and help you impress whoever you are talking to! To find out more about idioms visit our Idioms Introduction page.<\/p>\n

Below are some idioms that use the weather.<\/p>\n

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Links to –
\n\u25cf Animals idioms
\n\u25cf Work idioms
\n\u25cf Agree or disagree idioms<\/p>\n

Every cloud has a silver lining – even in a bad situation, there is something good
\nDuring the pandemic it was horrible to be stuck at home all the time, but at least I got to spend more time with my dog – every cloud has a silver lining!<\/p>\n

To be snowed under – to have lots of things to do
\nI would love to come to the party, but I\u2019m snowed under at work.<\/p>\n

Come rain or shine – something will happen, even if bad things happen to stop it
\nIt doesn\u2019t matter if you pass the test or not, we\u2019ll be proud of you come rain or shine!<\/p>\n

To steal someone\u2019s thunder – to take credit for someone\u2019s achievement or take attention from them at an important moment
\nMarie was so angry, Andrea stole her thunder by telling everyone about her new job before she did.<\/p>\n

To have a face like thunder – when someone looks very angry
\nI wouldn\u2019t talk to mom at the moment. She has a face like thunder as she didn\u2019t sleep well.<\/p>\n

To be\/feel as right as rain – to feel better (normally used after an illness or injury)
\nTypical, I was sick all weekend, but I feel as right as rain now that it’s Monday!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to check out more vocabulary on our Phrasal Verbs page[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_id=”i-animals”]<\/p>\n

Idioms using animals<\/p>\n

Idioms are expressions that are used in informal situations. They can give more detail and interest to what you are saying and help you impress whoever you are talking to! To find out more about idioms visit our Idioms Introduction page.<\/p>\n

Below are some idioms that use animals.<\/p>\n

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Links to –
\n\u25cf Weather idioms
\n\u25cf Work idioms
\n\u25cf Agree or disagree idioms<\/p>\n

It\u2019s raining cats and dogs – it\u2019s raining heavily
\nI wanted to have a BBQ later, but it\u2019s raining cats and dogs!<\/p>\n

To chicken out – to be too scared to do something
\nI wanted to do a parachute jump, but I chickened out at the last minute. I was so scared!<\/p>\n

To drop like flies – to give up or die easily
\nIt\u2019s my birthday at the weekend, but my party is going to be very quiet as my friends are dropping like flies.<\/p>\n

To be in the dog house – to be in trouble
\nI forgot to defrost the chicken for lunch so I am in the doghouse with my parents.<\/p>\n

To kill two birds with one stone – to do\/achieve two things at once<\/p>\n

If we go to the shopping centre we can get some new clothes and have lunch. Kill two birds with one stone.<\/p>\n

Straight from the horse\u2019s mouth – to hear the truth from the source<\/p>\n

I heard they were breaking up, but I won\u2019t believe it until I hear it straight from the horse’s mouth.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to check out more vocabulary on our Phrasal Verbs page[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_id=”i-work”]<\/p>\n

Idioms to use at work<\/p>\n

Idioms are expressions that are used in informal situations. They can give more detail and interest to what you are saying and help you impress whoever you are talking to!<\/p>\n

To find out more about idioms visit our Idioms Introduction page.<\/p>\n

Below are some idioms that you can use at work.<\/p>\n

(Infographic to be uploaded)<\/p>\n

Links to –
\n\u25cf Weather idioms
\n\u25cf Animals idioms
\n\u25cf Agree or disagree idioms<\/p>\n

To cut corners – to do something as quickly as possible, although it\u2019s normally not done to a high standard
\nHe\u2019s a nightmare because he never does anything correctly. He always cuts corners and then things go wrong.<\/p>\n

To get the ball rolling – to start something
\nCome on guys, we really need to get the ball rolling on the meeting. We were meant to start an hour ago.<\/p>\n

To go back to the drawing board – to start something again after the first attempt was not successful
\nThe trials of the product didn\u2019t yield the results we needed. We need to go back to the drawing board.<\/p>\n

To think outside the box – to approach a problem or situation in a new or original way
\nOk, does anyone have any new ideas for the marketing campaign? We should try thinking outside the box to make the most impact.<\/p>\n

To throw the towel in – to quit on a project or situation
\nThat\u2019s it, I\u2019ve had enough of this. I\u2019m throwing the towel in!<\/p>\n

To have a lot on your plate – to have lots of work \/ things to do<\/p>\n

Can we reschedule the meeting? I have a lot on my plate at the moment.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to check out more vocabulary on our Phrasal Verbs page[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_id=”i-agree”]<\/p>\n

Idioms to use to agree or disagree<\/p>\n

Idioms are expressions that are used in informal situations. They can give more detail and interest to what you are saying and help you impress whoever you are talking to! To find out more about idioms visit our Idioms Introduction page.<\/p>\n

Below are some phrasal idioms that you can use to agree or disagree.<\/p>\n

(Infographic to be uploaded)<\/p>\n

Links to –
\n\u25cf Weather idioms
\n\u25cf Animals idioms
\n\u25cf Work idioms<\/p>\n

To see eye to eye – to agree with someone\u2019s views
\nShe\u2019s very interesting. I really see eye to eye .with her about most things<\/p>\n

To be of the same mind – to strongly agree
\nIf everyone is of the same mind, I will book the hotel.<\/p>\n

To kiss and make up – to settle an argument and become friends again
\nI think they\u2019ve finally kissed and made up after that massive argument the other night.<\/p>\n

A bone of contention – a particular point that is causing disagreements
\nPoint 6 is a real bone of contention in the negotiations.<\/p>\n

To have a bone to pick with someone – to have a complaint about something someone else has done \/ said
\nI have a bone to pick with you – I heard you about what you said the other night.<\/p>\n

To jump down someone\u2019s throat – to get angry very suddenly at someone and shout at them
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