English Idioms

English Idioms About “Life”
Idiom: Shelf life
Meaning: The length of time something will last.
Example: This medicine has a short shelf life.

English Idioms About “Sport”
Idiom: Ball-breaker
Meaning: (Also a ball-buster.) This refers either to a job or situation that is demanding and arduous and punishing or to a demanding woman who destroys men’s confidence.
Example: My job is such a ball-breaker! My boss expects me to work over the weekend again.

English Idioms About “Crime”
Idiom: Crime doesn’t pay
Meaning: This idiom is used to suggest that crime will ultimately not benefit a person.
Example: Doing something illegal to get money may be tempting for some, but in fact crime doesn’t pay.

English Idioms About “Parts of the body”
Idiom: Pay lip service
Meaning: An insincere loyalty, respect, or support for something
Example: He says he supports the idea of voluntary work, but in fact he’s just paying lip service.

English Idioms About “Home”
Idiom: Home free
Meaning: To be certain of being successful because you have finished the most difficult part.
Example: Once you hand in the last part of your dissertation, you’re home free.

English Idioms About “Home”
Idiom: Sweep something under the rug
Meaning: To hide something because it’s embarassing.
Example: Because many famous people were involved in the affair, everything was swept under the rug.

English Idioms About “Crime”
Idiom: A steal
Meaning: A steal refers to a good deal; it’s almost like you stole it.
Example: “You look great in these shoes!” “They’re at 70% discount! I paid Just $30!” “Wow that’s really a steal! It’s such a great deal.”

English Idioms About “Men and women”
Idiom: Man of straw
Meaning: A weak person.
Example: When his wife needed his support, he run away and left her facing all the problems all alone. That is why, she called him a man of straw after all.

English Idioms About “Relationship”
Idiom: Have friends in high places
Meaning: To know powerful people.
Example: Don’t worry about the problem. I have friends in high places.