Idioms

An idiom is a phrase where the words together have a meaning that is different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words. Some of the idioms are listed below:

1. A bit much If something is excessive or annoying, it is a bit much.
2. A bridge too far A bridge too far is an act of overreaching- going too far and getting into trouble or failing.
3. A fool and his money are soon parted This idiom means that people who aren't careful with their money spend it quickly. 'A fool and his money are easily parted' is an alternative form of the idiom.
4. A little bird told me If someone doesn't want to say where they got some information from, they can say that a little bird told them.
5. A penny saved is a penny earned This means that we shouldn't spend or waste money, but try to save it.
6. A picture is worth a thousand words A picture can often get a message across much better than the best verbal description.
7. A problem shared is a problem halved If you talk about your problems, it will make you feel better.
8. A still tongue keeps a wise head Wise people don't talk much.
9. A1 If something is A1, it is the very best or finest.
10. Act of God An act of God is something like an earthquake or floods that human beings cannot prevent or control.
11. Actions speak louder than words This idiom means that what people actually do is more important than what they say- people can promise things but then fail to deliver.
12. Against the clock If you do something against the clock, you are rushed and have very little time to do it.
13. Agony aunt An agony aunt is a newspaper columnist who gives advice to people having problems, especially personal ones.
14. Air your dirty laundry in public If you air your dirty laundry in public, you reveal aspects of your private life that should really remain private, by telling a secret, arguing in public, etc.
15. Alive and kicking If something is active and doing well, it is alive and kicking.
16. All and sundry This idiom is a way of emphasizing 'all', like saying 'each and every one'.
17. All fingers and thumbs If you're all fingers and thumbs, you are too excited or clumsy to do something properly that requires manual dexterity. 'All thumbs' is an alternative form of the idiom.
18. All heart Someone who is all heart is very kind and generous.
19. All hell broke loose When all hell breaks loose, there is chaos, confusion and trouble.
20. All set If you're all set, you are ready for something.
21. All skin and bone If a person is very underweight, they are all skin and bone, or bones.
22. Angry as a bull If someone is as angry as a bull, they are very angry.
23. As cold as ice This idiom can be used to describe a person who does not show any emotion.
24. As you sow, so shall you reap This means that if you do bad things to people, bad things will happen to you, or good things if you do good things.
25. At a loose end If you are at a loose end, you have spare time but don't know what to do with it.
26. At death's door If someone looks as if they are at death's door, they look seriously unwell and might actually be dying.
27. At loggerheads If people are at loggerheads, they are arguing and can't agree on anything.