English Idioms About “Money”
Idiom: Put money on somebody or something
Meaning: To bet money or to believe that someone will accomplish something or that something will happen.
Example: He will pass the exam – I’d put money on it.
English Idioms About “Love”
Idiom: Tough love
Meaning: A way of helping someone with compassionate use of stringent disciplinary measures. The aim is to attempt to improve their behavior.
Example: The only way help him get rid of his drug-addiction is to adhere to the principle of tough love.
English Idioms About “Law”
Idiom: Bend the law
Meaning: The phrase to bend the law means to cheat a little bit without breaking the law.
Example: He just bent the law a little bit to get what he wanted.
English Idioms About “Sport”
Idiom: Be on the ball
Meaning: To be well-informed and respond promptly.
Example: We need someone who’s on the ball to help us implement our plan.
English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Have kittens
Meaning: (Also have a cow) to be very worried, upset or angry about something.
Example: My father had kittens when I stayed out late yesterday.
English Idioms About “Time”
Idiom: Up to the minute
Meaning: The most modern
Example: The internet is an excellent source of up to the minute news.
English Idioms About “Sport”
Idiom: Come to blows
Meaning: To have fight or an argument with someone.
Example: Negotiators are trying not to come into blows over their territorial dispute.