English Idioms About “Nature”
Idiom: Sail close to the wind
Meaning: When you sail close to the wind you act just within the limits of what is legal or acceptable.
Example: His business is doing well although he sometimes sail close to the wind.
English Idioms About “Life”
Idiom: You can bet your life
Meaning: This idiom is used to mean that you are absolutely certain that something is true or will happen.
Example: You can bet your life they’ll get married.
English Idioms About “Sexuality”
Idiom: Be better than sex
Meaning: Said about something which is very enjoyable or exciting.
Example: Riding a horse is a real fun. It’s better than sex.
English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Chicken out
Meaning: To refuse to do something because of fear.
Example: He chickened out just at the time they were taking him to operating theatre.
English Idioms About “Weather”
Idiom: Bolt from the blue
Meaning: This refers to a complete surprise; something totally unexpected. In this phrase there is an allusion to a stroke of lightning from a clear blue sky.
Example: The news that they are getting a divorce was a bolt from the blue.
English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: See a man about a dog
Meaning: Used as an excuse for leaving without giving the real reason (especially if the reason is to go to the toilet, or to have a drink)
Example: Please, wait for me here. I won’t be long. I’m just going to see a man about a dog.
English Idioms About “Money”
Idiom: A dime’s worth
Meaning: An insignificant amount
Example: At best, he’ll make a dime’s worth of difference with his interference in the affair.