Re: the Idiom of today

by Big brother Mon Mar 01, 2010 12:30 pm

if worse comes to worst - in the worst case; if absolutely
necessary

EXAMPLE 1: Ted's car isn't running well. If worse comes to worst, he can
take the bus to school.
EXAMPLE 2: I know you're running out of money. If worse comes to
worst, you can always sell some of your jewelry.[b]

by chinda Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:38 am

The only place where impossible exists is in your mind

by Thewolf Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:12 pm

"White Revolution"

by Mary Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:52 pm

Hey guys...
I really would like to thank you for all these wonderfel idioms...
Actually I Love idioms and I'll be very happy to join you...
Here is my best " make a mountain out of a molehill "
which means: make something seem much more important than it really is and that's the what most of algerians do LoL
just kidding

by Nacerpro Fri Mar 05, 2010 1:54 pm

Hi guys,
Here are some idioms I've found.

You scratch my back and I’ll scratch
yours. You do a favor for me and I’ll do
a favor for you.; If you do something for
me that I cannot do for myself, I will do
something for you that you cannot do for
yourself.
Woe is me! I am unfortunate!; I am unhappy!
(Usually humorous.) Woe is
me! I have to work when the rest of the office
staff is off. Woe is me. I have the
f lu and my friends have gone to a party.

N.B: These are 2 American idioms.

by Thewolf Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:08 pm

hahaha thx NacerPro...i have funny story with ( if u scratch my back,i'll scratch yours...really u makes me laugh now thx a lot.

by w_ch Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:23 pm

To pull the plug on something

It means to end it.

by Big brother Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:21 pm

(to) make a pig of oneself [slang] - to overeat; to eat too much

EXAMPLE 1: I made a pig of myself by eating four slices of pie.

EXAMPLE 2: Of course you could eat another hamburger, but you don't
want to make a pig of yourself.

by chinda Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:39 am

Bad_mouth : Say unkind, unfluttering, embrassing things about someone.
Example: I don't know why some people are bad_mouthing their friends.

by Thewolf Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:30 pm

We can love many people, but we can't fond of more than one.

by bryne_kh2000 Sun Mar 28, 2010 11:45 am

To give someone a cold shoulder = It means you ignore him

by Ismailos2 Sun Mar 28, 2010 11:57 am

I haven't the foggiest = I don't know, I haven't a clue (as thoughts clouded by a thick fog).

by Nounette Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:44 pm

Friend In Need Friend Indeed !!

by Thewolf Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:31 pm

Use your loaf = Use your mind.

by Thewolf Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:13 pm

Each big brother has a father.
it mean, when u feel that u reach the top of sth, put in ur mind there is someone above u...

by Ismailos2 Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:28 am

Bury the hatchet = to agree that you will forget about arguments and disagreements with someone

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by Thewolf Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:10 pm

A penny for your thoughts
This idiom is used as a way of asking someone what they are thinking about.

by Ismailos2 Sat May 15, 2010 9:02 am

A Dime A Dozen: Anything that is common and easy to get.

by Ismailos2 Sun May 16, 2010 10:09 am

A Piece of Cake: A task that can be accomplished very easily.

by Ismailos2 Mon May 17, 2010 9:05 am

Add Fuel To The Fire: Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is.

by chinda Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:51 pm

Beggar on horseback: Poor person who acting arrogant when becomes rich or achieves only small thing.

by chinda Sun Jun 27, 2010 12:48 am

A problem shared is a problem halved: If you talk about your problems, it will make you feel better.

by Ismailos2 Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:32 am

Fuddy-duddy: An old-fashioned and foolish type of person.

by chinda Thu Jul 15, 2010 1:08 am

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

by cute angel Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:59 pm

English Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions

An idiom is a phrase where the words together have a meaning that is
different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words,
which can make idioms hard for ESL students and learners to
understand. Here, we provide a dictionary of 3,156 English idiomatic
expressions with definitions.

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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 descreptive 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.

~B~

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.

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~C~

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.

Cut to the Chase:
Leave out all the unnecessary details and just get to the point.

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