English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Put the cat among the pigeons
Meaning: To create a disturbance and cause trouble.
Example: The principal put the cat among the pigeons when he informed the students that the excursion was cancelled.
English Idioms About “War”
Idiom: Running battle
Meaning: The phrase running battle refers to an argument that continues over a long period of time.
Example: He was fired because he had a running battle with his boss.
English Idioms About “Crime”
Idiom: A steal
Meaning: A steal refers to a good deal; it’s almost like you stole it.
Example: “You look great in these shoes!” “They’re at 70% discount! I paid Just $30!” “Wow that’s really a steal! It’s such a great deal.”
English Idioms About “Parts of the body”
Idiom: Raise eyebrows
Meaning: To cause surprise or mild disapproval.
Example: The way the children behaved raised a few eyebrows the hosts.
English Idioms About “Music”
Idiom: On the horns of a dilemma
Meaning: To face a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives.
Example: I found myself on the horns of dilemma and I didn’t know which direction to choose.
English Idioms About “Health”
Idiom: A clean bill of health
Meaning: Said when you examine someone or something and state that they are healthy, in good condition, or legal.
Example: 1. The president was given a clean bill of health by his doctors. 2. The company received a clean bill of health because it fulfilled all the safety requirements.
English Idioms About “Love”
Idiom: Love is blind
Meaning: The idiom love is blind means that a person who is in love can see no faults or imperfections in the person who is loved.
Example: A: I can’t see why Leila likes Tim. He isn’t even good-looking. B: Love is blind.