English Idioms About “Science”
Idiom: Cog in the machine
Meaning: (Also a cog in the wheel) said about one part of a large system or organization
Example: He was just an important cog in the machine of organized crime.
English Idioms About “Law”
Idiom: One’s word is law
Meaning: The idiom one’s word is law means that what someone says must be obeyed.
Example: There’s no point trying to do things differently. The manager’s word is law around here. Just do what he asks you to do.
English Idioms About “Relationship”
Idiom: Father figure
Meaning: The phrase father figure usually refers to an older man who is respected and who is characterized by power, authority, or strength.
Example: The kids respected him as a father figure.
English Idioms About “Religion”
Idiom: Poverty is no sin
Meaning: The phrase poverty is no sin means that we shouldn’t condemn people for their poverty.
Example: It is a pity that the police are chasing those beggars. Poverty is no sin.
English Idioms About “Time”
Idiom: High time
Meaning: If it’s high time you did something, it is the appropriate time for it.
Example: It’s high time you began learning how to drive.
English Idioms About “Parts of the body”
Idiom: Under one’s thumb
Meaning: Completely controlled by someone; at someone’s command.
Example: She has her husband under her thumb. He would do anything for her.
English Idioms About “Men and women”
Idiom: Man in the street
Meaning: (Also, woman in the street) This idiom is used to describe an ordinary person.
Example: Generally speaking, politicians are rarely concerned with the needs and interests of the man in the street.