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65 Common Idioms

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    A list of the most commonly used idioms in the English language.
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  • Speak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed
    A hot potato
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  • A way of asking what someone is thinking.
    A penny for your thoughts.
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  • People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.
    Actions speak louder than words.
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  • To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.
    Add insult to injury.
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  • Meaning: without any hesitation; instantly.
    At the drop of a hat.
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  • When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
    Back to the drawing board.
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  • It is up to you to make the next decision or step.
    Ball is in your court.
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  • Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person.
    Barking up the wrong tree.
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  • Be happy when a person leaves.
    Be glad to see the back of.
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  • Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.
    Beat around the bush.
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  • Meaning: All the advantages.
    Best of both worlds.
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  • A good invention or innovation. A good idea or plan.
    Best thing since sliced bread.
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  • To take on a task that is way to big.
    Bite off more than you can chew.
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  • Something good that isn't recognized at first.
    Blessing in disguise.
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  • To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting.
    Burn the midnight oil.
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  • Cannot judge something primarily on appearance.
    Can't judge a book by its cover.
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