English Idioms About “Life”
Idiom: You can bet your life
Meaning: This idiom is used to mean that you are absolutely certain that something is true or will happen.
Example: You can bet your life they’ll get married.
English Idioms About “Sport”
Idiom: As bald as a cue ball
Meaning: (Also as bald as a coot) completely bald.
Example: His father was as bald as a cue ball!
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 “Religion”
Idiom: Adam’s ale
Meaning: (Old-fashioned) water.
Example: Take a glass of adam’s ale if you are thirsty.
English Idioms About “Sport”
Idiom: Keep one’s eye on the ball
Meaning: To remain alert to the events occurring around oneself.
Example: To be successful in this business, you’ll have to keep your eye on the ball.
English Idioms About “Sport”
Idiom: Walk the talk
Meaning: To do what one said one could do, or would do, not just making empty promises.
Example: If we advise people to take care of the environment, we have to walk the talk.
English Idioms About “Men and women”
Idiom: Man of means
Meaning: Also a woman of means. The phrase a man of means refers to someone who is very rich.
Example: What a beautiful car! He must be a man of means.