English Idioms About “Work”
Idiom: Work like a charm
Meaning: If something works like a charm, it works works very well. The phrase contains the word charm which means a magic spell.
Example: I installed the application on my cell phone and it works like a charm.
English Idioms About “Sport”
Idiom: Weekend warrior
Meaning: A person who indulges in a sport or pastime on an infrequent basis, usually on weekends when work commitments are not present.
Example: The most common foot related injury I see for the weekend warrior is heel pain
English Idioms About “Parts of the body”
Idiom: Take the bit between one’s teeth
Meaning: To take charge.
Example: The company needed a new manager for the project. So he took the bit between his teeth.
English Idioms About “Health”
Idiom: Alive and kicking
Meaning: (Also be alive and well) to continue to be well, healthy or successful.
Example: 1. Don’t worry about your grandfather; he is alive and kicking.
English Idioms About “Religion”
Idiom: High man on the totem pole
Meaning: The most important person in a hierarchy or organization. (Opposite: low man on the totem pole)
Example: I want to meet the hign man on the totem pole.
English Idioms About “Nature”
Idiom: Vale of tears
Meaning: The world considered as sad and harsh.
Example: His grandfather left this vale of tears yesterday.
English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Help a lame dog over a stile
Meaning: Said about someone who helps people who are in difficulty or trouble.
Example: You can trust him. He always helps a lame dog over a stile.