List of Examples of Idiomatic Expressions
The following is a list of Idiomatic Expressions used in the English and American language
Back To Square One - To start again
Ball and chain: To be burdened with a task that that cannot be left or
abandoned
Beat a dead horse: To engage in pointless and repetitive discussion. Between the Devil and the deep blue sea. - In a very difficult situation when any resolution will be unpleasant. Bushed - Tired, completely exhausted
Caught With Your Pants Down - Found out! Can't see your nose in front of your face: Being oblivious to something obvious, in clear view. Crash: To go to sleep Don't look a Gift Horse in the Mouth - To reject something that has been freely given Elbow Grease - A great deal of effort Flea Market - An open-air market Get out of hand - A situation which has resulted in chaos Hit the hay: To go to bed
In your face - An aggressive manner Junk Mail - Unsolicited communications Kick the bucket: To die Let sleeping dogs lie - Not to interfere Mum's the word - To keep a secret New kid on the block - A newcomer Over the hill: To be past your prime Prick up your ears - To listen intently Rub someone up the wrong way - To annoy someone Spinning a yarn: To lie or exaggerate Tie the knot - To get married Under the weather - Feeling ill