English Idioms About “Religion”
Idiom: Fall from grace
Meaning: The idiom fall from grace refers to a loss of status, respect, or prestige. The idiom comes from a Christian reference to the transition of the first man and woman from a state of innocent obedience to God to a state of guilty disobedience.
Example: The politician has fallen from grace and has become very unpopular.
English Idioms About “Religion”
Idiom: In God’s name
Meaning: (Also in the name of God, in the name of heaven,in God’s name, in heaven’s name) used to add emphasis.
Example: What in God’s name did you do to that poor girl?
English Idioms About “Parts of the body”
Idiom: Face the music
Meaning: Said when someone accepts to confront the unpleasant consequences of one’s actions.
Example: After failing to manage the crisis, the manager had to face the music.
English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Help a lame dog over a stile
Meaning: Said about someone who helps people who are in difficulty or trouble.
Example: You can trust him. He always helps a lame dog over a stile.
English Idioms About “War”
Idiom: Meet your Waterloo
Meaning: If someone meets their Waterloo they are defeated by someone who is stronger or by a problem that is very difficult to surmount. The phrase to meet one’s Waterloo refers to the Battle of Waterloo near Belgium in 1815 where the French army under the command of Napoleon was defeated. The phrase entered the English language as a phrase signifying a great test with a final and decisive outcome – generally one resulting in failure and proving vincibility for something or someone who had seemed unbeatable.
Example: He met his Waterloo when he was challenged by the young contestant.
English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Fall prey to
Meaning: (Also fall victim to) to become a victim.
Example: When she married him, she fell prey to his greed.
English Idioms About “Parts of the body”
Idiom: Take the bit between one’s teeth
Meaning: To take charge.
Example: The company needed a new manager for the project. So he took the bit between his teeth.