English Idioms

English Idioms About “Money”
Idiom: Dime a dozen
Meaning: Said about anything that is common, inexpensive, and easy to get or available any where.
Example: We don’t need someone like him in this company. People with his skills are a dime a dozen these days.

English Idioms About “Money”
Idiom: Coining it
Meaning: (Also coining money) to be earning a lot of money quickly.
Example: The company has been coining it since the new boss took over.

English Idioms About “Weather”
Idiom: In a fog (Also in a haze.)
Meaning: This idiom is used when someone is confused, dazed, disoriented.
Example: After he heard the bad news, he was in a fog for a moment.

English Idioms About “Weather”
Idiom: Under the weather
Meaning: Somewhat ill or gloomy.
Example: A: How have you been? B: I’ve been under the weather. But it’s OK now.

English Idioms About “Home”
Idiom: Hit the roof
Meaning: To become angry and start shouting.
Example: The teacher hit the roof when the student was very late again.

English Idioms About “Nature”
Idiom: Draw the shortest straw
Meaning: To be selected to do an undesirable task (by drawing the shortest straw or otherwise).
Example: I drew the short straw and got stuck doing the whole project alone.

English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Sacred cow
Meaning: Anything someone believes in without ever being able to question or criticize.
Example: He didn’t like to discuss the sacred cow of his new religious beliefs.

English Idioms About “Relationship”
Idiom: Raw deal
Meaning: Said when someones is ill treated.
Example: Mary got a raw deal. She was innocent, but she had to pay a big fine.

English Idioms About “Food”
Idiom: Chew the fat
Meaning: To waste time talking or to chat idly.
Example: As she had nothing to do, she wasted time chewing the fat with the neighbor.

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.