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20 Common English Idioms With Meaning

14 September 2025 by
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What Is an Idiom?

An Idioms is a phrase or explanation with a figurative meaning that is different from the literal meaning of it's individuals words. For Example, "A piece of cake" So here we not talk about Piece or cake it's meaning is "A task that is very easy to accomplish.

20 Most Common Idiom With Meaning

When Pigs Fly :- Something Never To Happen

Break A Leg :- Good Luck / Do Something

Spill The Beans :- To Speak Something Secret

Cost An Arm And A Leg :- Very Expensive

Bite The Bullet :- Do Something Painful But Necessary

Hit The Sack :- Go To Sleep

Hold Your Horses :- Slowdown, Relax

Raining Cats And Dogs :- Heavy Raining

Kick The Bucket :- Death

Under The Weather :- Feeling Sick

Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket :- Don't Depend On One Thing

Hit The Nail On The Head :- Say Something Correct

Barking Up The Wrong Tree :- Assessing The Wrong Person

Butterflies In Stomach :- Feeling Nervous

Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch :- Don't Celebrate Your Success Soon

Walking On Eggshells :- Be Very Careful

Cat Got Your Tongue :- Why Are You Silent

Hit The Books :- Start Studying

Jump On The Bandwagon :- Follow A Popular Trend

Beat Around The Bush :- Avoiding The Main Point 

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Top English Idioms With Meanings