English Idioms
Common English idioms explained simply, with meanings, example sentences, origins and quizzes.
Body Idioms 5 guides
- Body Idioms
Ear Idioms: 37 Phrases for Listening, Gossip and Good News
I'm all ears! Learn 37 ear idioms, from 'music to my ears' to 'little pitchers have big ears', plus ear slang, sayings, common mix-ups and a short quiz.
- Body Idioms
47 Eye Idioms for Watching, Wanting and Turning a Blind Eye
From keeping an eye on things to seeing eye to eye, these 47 eye idioms are explained in plain English with examples, origins, common mix-ups and a quiz.
- Body Idioms
48 Head Idioms About Thinking, Panicking and Keeping Calm
Keep your head, use your head or lose it completely: 48 head idioms explained with example sentences, origins, tricky pairs and a quiz to test yourself.
- Body Idioms
Heart Idioms: 46 Everyday Phrases About Love, Loss and Courage
What does it mean to have a heart of gold or wear your heart on your sleeve? Learn 46 heart idioms with clear meanings, real examples, origins and a quick quiz.
- Body Idioms
Teeth Idioms Explained: Skin of Your Teeth, Pulling Teeth and More
Passed by the skin of your teeth? Getting answers is like pulling teeth? Discover 28 teeth idioms with meanings, examples, surprising origins and a quiz.
Time Idioms 1 guide
- Time Idioms
Idioms for Waiting a Long Time: 43 Ways to Say It Took Forever
Until the cows come home, a month of Sundays, twiddling your thumbs: 43 idioms for waiting a long time, being patient and finally getting there, with a quiz.