English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Neither fish nor fowl
Meaning: Said of something not easily categorized or not fitting neatly into any established group.
Example: I can’t see what you want to say. Your proposal is neither fish nor fowl.
English Idioms About “Time”
Idiom: To the last
Meaning: Until the completion of something or until death.
Example: 1. Don’t worry I’ll support to the last. 2. She was a great lady to the last.
English Idioms About “War”
Idiom: Ride shotgun
Meaning: To ride shotgun means to sit in the front passenger seat of a vehicle during a trip. Figuratively, the phrase refers to the support or aid given to someone in a situation or project. The expression riding shotgun is derived from shotgun messenger, a colloquial term for express messenger. A special armed employee of the express service using the stage for transportation of bullion or cash would sit beside the driver, carrying a short shotgun (or alternatively a rifle), to provide an armed response in case of threat to the cargo.
Example: Would you like to come to the party and ride shotgun? We really need your help!
English Idioms About “Love”
Idiom: Love at first sight
Meaning: An instantaneous attraction
Example: It was love at first sight when we met.
English Idioms About “Home”
Idiom: A roof over your head
Meaning: A place to live.
Example: He was so poor that he didn’t have a roof over his head.
English Idioms About “Nature”
Idiom: Get into deep water
Meaning: To be in trouble.
Example: He got into deep water when he joined that gang.
English Idioms About “Food”
Idiom: About as useful as a chocolate teapot
Meaning: Saying something is about as useful as a chocolate teapot means that it is totally useless.
Example: A car in a heavy traffic jam is as useful as a chocolate teapot. Use a bike instead!