What are Idioms?
An idiom is a phrase where the words together have a different meaning from the dictionary definitions of the individual words.
An idiom is a natural manner of speaking to a native speaker of a language.
Here you have a few idioms:
A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush:
Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might lose everything.
A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted:
It's easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money.
A Leopard Can't Change His Spots:
You cannot change who you are.
A Taste Of Your Own Medicine:
When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others.
An Arm And A Leg:
Very expensive. A large amount of money.
Beating Around The Bush:
Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.
Blood Is Thicker Than Water:
The family bond is closer than anything else.
Buy A Lemon:
To purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems or stops running after you drive it away.
Don't Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth:
When someone gives you a gift, don't be ungrateful.
Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining:
Be optomistic, even difficult times will lead to better days.
Hit The Books:
To study, especially for a test or exam.
Hold Your Horses:
Be patient.
It Takes Two To Tango:
A two person conflict where both people are at fault.
Kick The Bucket:
Die.
Let The Cat Out Of The Bag:
To share a secret that wasn't suppose to be shared.
Visit http://www.idiomsite.com/ and learn many more.
I look forward to reading your comments and your own examples with the idioms learnt today.
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