English Idioms

English Idioms About “Parts of the body”
Idiom: Watch one’s mouth
Meaning: To be careful about what one says, especially with regard to disrespectful or profane language.
Example: Watch your mouth when you speak to him. He’s the boss.

English Idioms About “War”
Idiom: Loose cannon
Meaning: The idiom “loose cannon” refers to a person who is unpredictable or uncontrolled and who is likely to cause unintentional damage.
Example: He is considered a loose cannon because he is unable to control himself.

English Idioms About “Parts of the body”
Idiom: Keep one’s eye open
Meaning: (Also keep one’s eye peeled/skinned) to remain alert and watchful.
Example: Please keep your eyes peeled for the children.

English Idioms About “Food”
Idiom: Eat humble pie
Meaning: (Also eat humble crow) said when you admit that you were wrong.
Example: In the begining he boasted that she would get the best grade. But then she was forced to eat humble pie.

English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Keep the wolf from the door
Meaning: To have enough money to be able to ward off poverty or hunger.
Example: They were really very poor, but they had enough to keep the wolf from the door.

English Idioms About “General”
Idiom: Watch this space
Meaning: An indication that a development will follow.
Example: He has ambitious plans. Watch this space!

English Idioms About “Sexuality”
Idiom: In the family way
Meaning: (Also in a family way) pregnant.
Example: I’ve heard that Leila is in the family way. Is that true?

English Idioms About “Time”
Idiom: Now or never
Meaning: Said when you have to do something right now because you may not get another chance to do it later.
Example: This is your chance. It’s now or never!

English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Curiosity killed the cat
Meaning: Curiosity killed the cat is a proverb used to warn someone not to be too curious about something and ask too many questions because this can get you into trouble.
Example: Alan: I wonder who killed that wealthy man? Bill: Curiosity killed the cat.

English Idioms About “General”
Idiom: Be a barrel of laughs
Meaning: Be enjoyable or entertaining.
Example: This movie is a real barrel of laughs.