Idioms

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The idioms section is organized by topic to help you learn and remember idioms in meaningful contexts. Each section introduces common idioms with useful examples and explanations. Practice with our interactive quiz to test your understanding.

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Emotions & Feelings

"Over the moon", "Down in the dumps", "Bent out of shape"

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Work & Business

"Climb the corporate ladder", "Think outside the box", "By the book"

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Money & Finance

"Break the bank", "Cost an arm and a leg", "In the red"

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Relationships & People

"Hit it off", "See eye to eye", "On the same wavelength"

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Time

"In the nick of time", "Beat the clock", "Around the clock"

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Food & Eating

"Spill the beans", "Piece of cake", "Bite off more than you can chew"

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Animals

"Let the cat out of the bag", "The elephant in the room", "Cry wolf"

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Weather & Nature

"Under the weather", "Rain on your parade", "Calm before the storm"

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Sports

"Hit a home run", "Throw in the towel", "Get the ball rolling"

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Health

"Back on your feet", "Break a leg", "In good shape"

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