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 “General”
Idiom: Pass the buck
Meaning: To blame others for something you shoud accept reponsibilty for.
Example: It’s not my fault. Don’t try to pass the buck!
English Idioms About “Religion”
Idiom: Between the devil and the deep blue sea
Meaning: The phrase between the devil and the deep blue sea is an idiom referring to a dilemma, a choice between two undesirable situations. The phrase was first used by Robert Monro in his expedition with the worthy Scots regiment called Mac-keyes, 1637: I, with my partie, did lie on our poste, as betwixt the devill and the deep sea. A variation of this idiom is: between a rock and a hard place
Example: She is caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. She has to choose between staying with her nasty husband and leaving him, taking care of her children all alone.
English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: As gentle as a lamb
Meaning: Said about kind , innocent, mild-mannered people.
Example: She is as gentle as a lamb. That’s why everybody likes her.
English Idioms About “Travel”
Idiom: At the wheel
Meaning: Driving; in control of a vehicle.
Example: You know he fell asleep at the wheel. They were so lucky they didn’t have an accident.
English Idioms About “Money”
Idiom: Make a fast buck
Meaning: (Also make quick buck) to earn money without much effort.
Example: If you have got any idea of how to make a fast buck, please tell me!
English Idioms About “Relationship”
Idiom: Build bridges
Meaning: To improve relationships between people.
Example: They wanted to build bridges between Nancy and Alan to settle the conflict once for all.