idiom

Simple Definition of idiom

• : an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but that has a separate meaning of its own
• : a form of a language that is spoken in a particular area and that uses some of its own words, grammar, and pronunciations
• : a style or form of expression that is characteristic of a particular person, type of art, etc.
  
  
  
  
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   A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush:
  Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might lose everything.
  
  A Blessing In Disguise:
  Something good that isn't recognized at first.
  
  A Chip On Your Shoulder:
  Being upset for something that happened in the past.
  
  A Dime A Dozen:
  Anything that is common and easy to get.
  
  A Doubting Thomas:
  A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something.
  
  A Drop in the Bucket:
  A very small part of something big or whole.
  
  A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted:
  It's easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money.
  
  A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand:
  Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out.
  
  A Leopard Can't Change His Spots:
  You cannot change who you are.
  
  A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned:
  By not spending money, you are saving money (little by little).
  
  A Picture Paints a Thousand Words:
  A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words.
  
  A Piece of Cake:
  A task that can be accomplished very easily.
  
  A Slap on the Wrist:
  A very mild punishment.
  
  A Taste Of Your Own Medicine:
  When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others.
  
  A Toss-Up:
  A result that is still unclear and can go either way.
  
  Actions Speak Louder Than Words:
  It's better to actually do something than just talk about it.
  
  Add Fuel To The Fire:
  Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is.
  
  Against The Clock:
  Rushed and short on time.
  
  All Bark And No Bite:
  When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight.
  
  All Greek to me:
  Meaningless and incomprehensible like someone who cannot read, speak, or understand any of the Greek language would be.
  
  All In The Same Boat:
  When everyone is facing the same challenges.
  
  An Arm And A Leg:
  Very expensive. A large amount of money.
  
  An Axe To Grind:
  To have a dispute with someone.
  
  Apple of My Eye:
  Someone who is cherished above all others.
  
  As High As A Kite:
  Anything that is high up in the sky.
  
  At The Drop Of A Hat:
  Willing to do something immediately.
  
  Back Seat Driver:
  People who criticize from the sidelines, much like someone giving unwanted advice from the back seat of a vehicle to the driver.
  
  Back To Square One:
  Having to start all over again.
  
  Back To The Drawing Board:
  When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
  
  Baker's Dozen:
  Thirteen.
  
  Barking Up The Wrong Tree:
  A mistake made in something you are trying to achieve.
  
  Beat A Dead Horse:
  To force an issue that has already ended.
  
  Beating Around The Bush:
  Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.
  
  Bend Over Backwards:
  Do whatever it takes to help. Willing to do anything.
  
  Between A Rock And A Hard Place:
  Stuck between two very bad options.
  
  Bite Off More Than You Can Chew:
  To take on a task that is way to big.
  
  Bite Your Tongue:
  To avoid talking.
  
  Blood Is Thicker Than Water:
  The family bond is closer than anything else.
  
  Blue Moon:
  A rare event or occurance.
  
  Break A Leg:
  A superstitious way to say 'good luck' without saying 'good luck', but rather the opposite.
  
  Buy A Lemon:
  To purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems or stops running after you drive it away.
  
  
  Can't Cut The Mustard :
  Someone who isn't adequate enough to compete or participate.
  
  Cast Iron Stomach:
  Someone who has no problems, complications or ill effects with eating anything or drinking anything.
  
  Charley Horse:
  Stiffness in the leg / A leg cramp.
  
  Chew someone out:
  Verbally scold someone.
  
  Chip on his Shoulder:
  Angry today about something that occured in the past.
  
  Chow Down:
  To eat.
  
  Close but no Cigar:
  To be very near and almost accomplish a goal, but fall short.
  
  Cock and Bull Story:
  An unbelievable tale.
  
  Come Hell Or High Water:
  Any difficult situation or obstacle.
  
  Crack Someone Up:
  To make someone laugh.
  
  Cross Your Fingers:
  To hope that something happens the way you want it to.
  
  Cry Over Spilt Milk:
  When you complain about a loss from the past.
  
  Cry Wolf:
  Intentionally raise a false alarm.
  
  Cup Of Joe:
  A cup of coffee.
  
  Curiosity Killed The Cat:
  Being Inquisitive can lead you into a dangerous situation.