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English Idioms英语谚语

2024-01-02 来源:客趣旅游网
English Idioms

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 Leopard Can't Change His Spots: You cannot change who you are.

A Dime A Dozen:

Anything that is common and easy to get.

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 Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned:

By not spending money, you are saving money

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 others mistreat you the same way you mistreat them..

A Toss-Up:

A result/decision that can go either way.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words:

It's better to actually do something than just talk about it.

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.

At The Drop Of A Hat:

Willing to do something immediately.

Back To Square One:

Having to start all over again.

Barking Up The Wrong Tree:

A mistake made in something you are trying to achieve. 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. Be Quiet.

Blood Is Thicker Than Water:

The family bond is closer than anything else.

Chew someone out:

Verbally scold or rebuke someone.

Chow Down: To eat.

Close but no Cigar:

To be very near and almost accomplish a goal, but fall short or not complete.

Cock and Bull Story: An unbelievable tale.

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