Category Archives: English Idioms & Proverbs

A selection of popular English Idioms, Proverbs and Expressions with definitions and examples of how to use them.

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English Idioms About Money and Finances + (Infographic!)

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Infographic by Kaplan 1. “Balance the books” - determine that accounts are in balance, bring the two sides into equilibrium, settle an account by paying what is due – The accountant says he can’t balance the books till our last check clears. 2. “Bring … Continue reading →

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Idioms About Love & Romance: Infographic + Video

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

Romantic Idioms About Love We recently gave you a list of 7 English expressions about LOVE, but guess what, we’ve got more for you! Here is an infographic about romantic idioms that you can use when speaking and writing in … Continue reading →

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Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder ~ English Proverb Meaning

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

The Meaning of Enligh Proverb – Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder Sometimes we realise how important something/someone is to us when they are far away and we cannot be with them. we use it to express that distance can … Continue reading →

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To Get to Grips With Something – Idiom Meaning/Examples

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

Meaning of English idiom ‘get to grips with’ ~ to understand, to learn, to master To Get to Grips With… This English idiom is used to show that you have understood or learnt something new. If  you “get to grips … Continue reading →

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5 English Idioms about Fear, Nervousness and Anxiety

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

To Be Afraid of Your Own Shadow If you are afraid of your own shadow, then you are scared of almost everything. e.g. Maria is a very nervous person. In fact, she is afraid of her own shadow! To Have Butterflies in … Continue reading →

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5 Idioms about Family (English TEFL)

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

Black Sheep of the Family If there is somebody in your family that is different to everybody else, then you can call them the black sheep of the family. e.g. Juan is always in trouble with the police, I don’t … Continue reading →

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