Learning English Idioms With Pippo
Make Up Your Mind
Meaning:
To decide something
Example:
I can’t make up my mind whether to go to Spain or not.
Category: idioms related to body
Paint The Town Red
Meaning:
To celebrate in a crazy way
Example:
After the terrific win, we’re going to paint the town red tonight.
Category: idioms related to colours
When Pigs Fly
Meaning:
Something that will never happen
Example:
I will marry you, when pigs will fly.
Category: idioms related to animals
Roll The Drums
Meaning:
To start a celebration
Example:
Let's roll the drum and announce the winner of today's challenge.
Category: idioms related to music
To Drink Like A Fish
Meaning:
To drink heavily
Example:
You will always find him drinking like a fish at parties.
Category: idioms related to animals
Hairy At The Heel
Meaning:
Describing someone who is ill-bred or untrustworthy
Example:
Don't leave him in the house alone, I feel he is hairy at the heel.
Category: idioms related to body
Blue In The Face
Meaning:
Extremely angry, annoyed, embarrassed or upset
Example:
The coach was blue in the face because his team lost miserably .
Category: idioms related to colours
Kick The Bucket
Meaning:
To die
Example:
Before I kick the bucket, I want to visit Paris once.
Category: idioms related to actions
Head In The Clouds
Meaning:
Thinking about matters other than the present reality
Example:
Her ideas are so far fetched, she always has her head in the clouds.
Category: idioms related to body
As Cool As Cucumber
Meaning:
To be very calm and in control of your emotions
Example:
It is a big day for him, still he is looking as cool as cucumber.
Category: idioms related to food
Hold Your Horses
Meaning:
Be patient
Example:
Hold your horses! The commercial will be displayed for 30 secs.
Category: idioms related to animals
Cry Over Split Milk
Meaning:
To be upset over situations that have already happened and cannot be changed
Example:
The broken flower vase can be replaced, so there’s no use in crying over spilt milk now.
Category: idioms related to food
Bite The Bullet
Meaning:
To force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult
Example:
I finally decided to bite the bullet and start exercising.
Category: idioms related to action
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