English Idioms About “General”
Idiom: Waste breath
Meaning: To speak in a manner which is needless or futile; in discussion or argument to make points which are not appreciated or heeded.
Example: Please don’t waste your breath asking me ridiculous questions.
English Idioms About “Law”
Idiom: The long arm of the law
Meaning: This idiomatic expression refers to the far-reaching power of the authorities or the police.
Example: Don’t try to escape! The long arm of the law will catch you wherever you may go.
English Idioms About “Names”
Idiom: Benjamin of the family
Meaning: This regers to the youngest child of the family.
Example: Bill is the benjamin of the family.
English Idioms About “Time”
Idiom: Kill time
Meaning: To kill time means to spend time doing nothing in particular.
Example: He had nothing in particular to do, so he went for a walk downtown to kill time.
English Idioms About “General”
Idiom: Gas up
Meaning: To fill a vehicle with gasoline.
Example: I have to stop at the next station to gas up.
English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Back the wrong horse
Meaning: To support someone or something that later cannot be successful.
Example: Don’t back the wrong horse! You know he cannot win the elections.
English Idioms About “Religion”
Idiom: God knows
Meaning: This idiom means “only God knows.” Said when you have absolutely no knowledge of something.
Example: God knows what he’s going to do after his divorce.