English Idioms: Mister Right

English Idioms About “Life”
Idiom: Charmed life
Meaning: The phrase “charmed life” refers to a life protected as if by magic charms. It describes a person who is very lucky and is strangely unaffected by dangers and difficulties. The phrase was first used by Shakespeare in his play, Macbeth in 1605. “Thou losest labor. As easy mayst thou the intrenchant air With thy keen sword impress as make me bleed. Let fall thy blade on vulnerable crests; I bear a charmèd life, which must not yield To one of woman born.” The two lines: “I bear a charmed life, which must not yield To one of woman born” mean: “I lead a charmed life, which can’t be ended by anyone born from a woman.”
Example: Everybody believes that he leads a charmed life. He was lucky enough to survive after a terrible car accident.

English Idioms About “Work”
Idiom: Back to the salt mines
Meaning: If you go back to the salt mines, it means you have to return back to the workplace.
Example: The vacation is over. Back to the salt mines!

English Idioms About “Sexuality”
Idiom: Be better than sex
Meaning: Said about something which is very enjoyable or exciting.
Example: Riding a horse is a real fun. It’s better than sex.

English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Horse of a different color
Meaning: (Also horse of another color) a different matter.
Example: If you want to invest in the stock market, it’s ok. Gambling, however, is a horse of a different color.

English Idioms About “Time”
Idiom: It’s about time
Meaning: Used to express impatience at the eventual occurrence of something that should have occurred a long time ago.
Example: It’s about time that women should be considered equal to men in this country.

English Idioms About “Love”
Idiom: Love nest
Meaning: A place where a couple can enjoy each other’s company.
Example: They rent an apartment which has become their love nest.