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English Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions Lists of idioms used in everyday conversational English, with their meaning. Idioms chat group: t.me/+RJJ2jFyFi8IxZTU8 Invite Link: T.me/joinchat/AAAAAD_o0iRTdgVGUYQAJw Buy Ads: 👇👇👇 t.me/+MMFYrxlF-LdlOGQ0
💬 AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TOTEM POLE
Meaning: To be in the lowest or least powerful position in a group or organization.
Example:
📌 As a new intern, he’s currently at the bottom of the totem pole.
Explanation:
The phrase is used to describe someone who has the least authority, influence, or status within a hierarchy. It comes from the image of a totem pole, although the modern expression reflects a misunderstanding of the cultural significance of the lower parts of Indigenous totem poles.
Today, “at the bottom of the totem pole” is commonly used for someone who has the least power or importance in a group or organization.
💬 AT THE END OF YOUR ROPE
Meaning: To be out of options, patience, or resources and feel like you’ve reached your breaking point.
Example:
📌 After trying to fix the car all day, I was at the end of my rope.
Explanation:
The phrase comes from the idea of a rope having a limited length. When you reach the end of it, there’s simply nowhere left to go. In the same way, when someone is at the end of their rope, they feel they’ve exhausted all possible solutions and can’t continue dealing with the situation
🔨 IDIOM OF THE DAY: HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD
Hit the nail on the head means to say or do something that is exactly right or identify the exact cause of a problem.
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To walk on eggshells means to behave in a very cautious or careful manner to avoid upsetting someone; to be careful what you do or say around someone because they are quite sensitive, easily angered, or offended; to be careful in handling very serious or volatile matters.
If you have to “walk on eggshells” around someone, it may be because they have a chip on their shoulder.
Sentence Examples
“I’m tired of walking on eggshells around here. Can we please just talk about it?”
“After the accident, Simpson spent a week walking on eggshells until his boss convinced him that nobody blamed him.”
“You have to walk on eggshells around this stuff. It’s very sensitive.”
“Everyone is walking on eggshells around David because he’s in such a bad mood. He’s been flying off the handle constantly.”
“Look, I don’t mind if your mom visits but I refuse to walk on eggshells the entire weekend because she disapproves of me.”
“Man, I can’t tell you how much I need this. I have been walking on eggshells since Emmy moved into the house.” — Running Wilde (2010)
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📔dig your heels in
📋Meaning
to refuse to change your plans or ideas, especially when someone is trying to persuade you to do so.
🤔For example ⬇️
🗣 Even though the developer offered them more than their houses were worth, the owners dug their heels in and refused to sell up and make way for the office block.
🗣When their record company told the band to change their style and make more commercial music, the band dug their heels in and refused to change.
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📔 break the ice
📋Meaning
To do or say something to make people more relaxed in a social situation and get people talking to each other (e.g., party, business meeting, conference, first day of class).
🤔For example ⬇️
🗣 At the conference will have several activities to help people break the ice.
🗣 It’s always easiest to break the ice with a few drinks.
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📔 a ballpark figure | a ballpark estimate
📋Meaning
If you give a ballpark figure or a ballpark estimate, you give a number which you think is fairly close to the actual one.
🤔For example ⬇️
🗣We don't know the exact cost, but a ballpark figure would be around six million dollars.
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📔 A man of his words
📋Meaning
A man who keeps promises, who can be trusted
🤔For example ⬇️
🗣If you were a man of your word, you would be on time.
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📔 In for a penny, in for a pound
📋Meaning
That someone is intentionally investing his time or money for a particular project or task.
🤔For example ⬇️
🗣When Athlead was booming, Jim was in for penny in for pounds, that’s how much dedicated he was.
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📔 Left out in the cold
📋Meaning
Being ignored
🤔For example ⬇️
🗣The changes benefit management but leave the workers out in the cold.
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📔 Beside yourself with joy
📋Meaning
To be extremely happy.
🤔For example ⬇️
🗣I can see that you are beside yourself with joy on being selected for the job, congratulations.
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📔 go with the flow
📋Meaning
be relaxed and accept a situation, rather than trying to alter or control it.
🤔For example ⬇️
🗣Just relax and go with the flow!
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📔 go-getter
📋Meaning
If someone is a go-getter, they are very energetic and eager to succeed.
🤔For example ⬇️
🗣"they went to great lengths to select a team of go-getters willing to learn about the latest in high-tech manufacturing"
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🌅 AT THE CRACK OF DAWN
Meaning: Very early in the morning, right when the day begins.
Example:
📌 We set out for the hike at the crack of dawn to avoid the heat.
Explanation:
The phrase comes from the first light of day breaking through the darkness as the sun begins to rise. The word “crack” refers to the sudden appearance of daylight at dawn, marking the beginning of a new day.
The expression is often used when someone starts work, a journey, or an activity very early—usually before most people are awake.
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“Bite the bullet”
Meaning:
To do something difficult or unpleasant that you have been avoiding.
In a pickle
Meaning: in a difficult situation
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📔 ahead of the game
📋Meaning
doing well in a situation and making progress.
🤔For example ⬇️
🗣 I’m always taking training courses so that I can get ahead of the game.
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📔 make someone sick
📋Meaning
to make someone appalled, shocked or disgusted.
🤔For example ⬇️
🗣 I can’t believe you ate that entire bucket of fried chicken—you make me sick.
🗣 Listening to my sister talk to her boyfriend in her whiny baby voice makes me so sick.
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📔 go-getter
📋Meaning
If someone is a go-getter, they are very energetic and eager to succeed.
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📔 down-to-earth
📋Meaning
with no illusions or pretensions; practical and realistic.
🤔For example ⬇️
🗣"a down-to-earth view of marriage"
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📔 Blow Hot and Cold
📋Meaning
“blow hot and cold” is used to describe someone who constantly changes their opinion, attitude, or behaviour towards a particular thing or person.
🤔For example ⬇️
🗣The changes benefit “Tom has been blowing hot and cold in his relationship with Lisa. Sometimes he showers her with affection and attention, and other times he acts distant and uninterested.”
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📔 Fair and square
📋Meaning
Being direct or fair.
🤔For example ⬇️
🗣To tell you fair and square, I did everything that I was meant to do, but I still feel unfulfilled.
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📔 a ballpark figure | a ballpark estimate
📋Meaning
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