Idioms 🤯

Every language has its own unique collection of sayings and phrases. These expressions often contain meanings that may not be obvious by simply looking at the individual words contained therein. We call these expressions “idioms.”

What Is an Idiom? An idiom is a widely used saying or expression that contains a figurative meaning that is different from the phrase’s literal meaning. For example, if you say you’re feeling “under the weather,” you don’t literally mean that you’re standing underneath the rain. “Under the weather” is an idiom that is universally understood to mean sick or ill.

Examples of idioms Here are some common idiom examples: Idiom: “You can’t judge a book by its cover” Meaning: Don’t assume you know something based solely on its outward appearance. Idiom: “Every cloud has a silver lining.” Meaning: Good things come as a result of bad things. Idiom: “Once in a blue moon” Meaning: Very rarely Idiom: “Back to the drawing board” Meaning: Restart a process from the beginning Idiom: “We'll cross that bridge when we come to it” Meaning: We’ll worry about that problem when it arises. Idiom: “A penny saved is a penny earned” Meaning: It’s just as useful to save money as it is to make money. Idiom: “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” Meaning: Don’t rely on something good happening until it has already happened. Idiom: “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush” Meaning: It’s better to have something that’s small but certain than the possibility of something greater that may never materialize.