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Everyday Idioms

Posted by cls On May - 2 - 2009

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 Blessing In Disguise::
Something good that isn’t recognized at first.

A Chip On Your Shoulder::
Being upset for something that happened in the past.

A Dime A Dozen::
Anything that is common and easy to get.

A Doubting Thomas::

A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe

A Drop in the Bucket::

A very small part of something big or whole.

A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted::

It’s easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money.

A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand::

Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out.

A Leopard Can’t Change His Spots::

You cannot change who you are.

A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned::

By not spending money, you are saving money (little by little).

A Picture Paints a Thousand Words::

A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words.

A Piece of Cake::

A task that can be accomplished very easily.

A Slap on the Wrist::

A very mild punishment.

A Taste Of Your Own Medicine::

When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others.

A Toss-Up::

A result that is still unclear and can go either way.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words::

It’s better to actually do something than just talk about it.

Add Fuel To The Fire::

Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is.

Against The Clock::

Rushed and short on time.

All Bark And No Bite::

When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight.

All Greek to me::

Meaningless and incomprehensible like someone who cannot read, speak, or understand any of the Greek language would be.

All In The Same Boat::

When everyone is facing the same challenges.

An Arm And A Leg::

Very expensive. A large amount of money.

An Axe To Grind::

To have a dispute with someone.

Apple of My Eye::

Someone who is cherished above all others.

As High As A Kite::

Anything that is high up in the sky.

At The Drop Of A Hat::

Willing to do something immediately.

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