Idioms help you sound more natural in English. They make your speaking clear, strong, and confident. This dictionary is made for idioms learners. You can search any idiom easily. You can also learn idioms from A to Z. Topics are simple too, such as daily life, work, money, time, emotions, relationships, health, travel, nature, and weather.
Each idiom has a simple meaning. It also has a clear definition. You will also see an easy sentence for real conversation. The goal is not to memorize everything at once. Learn a few idioms daily. Read the sentence. Understand the meaning. Then try to use the idiom when you speak.
This dictionary helps you build better vocabulary. It also helps you understand English expressions faster. Use it daily and improve your idioms step by step.
walk on air
to be very happy; to be euphoric.
Ann was walking on air when she got the job.
warm the cockles of someone’s heart
to make someone feel pleased and happy.
It warms the cockles of my heart to hear you say that.
water under the bridge
[something] past and forgotten.
Please don’t worry about it any more. It’s all water under the bridge.
weep buckets
to weep a great many tears. (Informal.)
The girls wept buckets at the sad film.
whistle for something
to expect or look for something with no hope of getting it. (Informal.)
I’m afraid you’ll have to whistle for it if you want to borrow money. I don’t have any.
wish someone joy of something
to express the hope that someone will enjoy having or doing something, usually while being glad that one does not have to have it or do it.
I wish you joy of that old car. I had one just like it and spent a fortune on repairs for it.
with all one’s heart and soul
very sincerely.
Oh Bill, I love you with all my heart and soul, and I always will!
woe betide someone
someone will regret something very much.
Woe betide John if he’s late. Mary will be angry.
How To Use Idioms Dictionary
- You can use this dictionary in different ways. Start with the idioms you hear often in movies, conversations, or online posts. Search them here and understand their real meaning. Then read the example sentence and try to speak your own sentence.
- You can also learn idioms by topic. Choose daily life idioms for normal conversation. Choose work and business idioms for office English. Choose money, time, emotion, relationship, health, travel, nature, and weather idioms to improve your topic-based vocabulary.
- A good way to learn is to save your favorite idioms in a notebook. Write the idiom, its meaning, and your own sentence. Review them after a few days. This will help you remember them better.
- Do not use idioms everywhere. Use them only when they fit the situation. The goal is to sound natural, not forced.
- Keep learning slowly. A few useful idioms daily can improve your English speaking a lot.
Here’s a separate section for kids: 100 Common Idioms for Kids
FAQs about Idioms Dictionary
An idiom is a group of words with a special meaning. You cannot always understand it by translating each word.
Type the full idiom or any main word in the search box. The dictionary will show matching idioms with meaning and sentence.
Start with a few idioms daily. Read the meaning, understand the sentence, and try to make your own sentence.
Yes. You can learn idioms by topics like daily life, work, money, time, emotions, relationships, health, travel, nature, and weather.
Yes. The meanings and sentences are written in simple English, so beginners can understand and practice easily.
Idioms help you sound more natural in English. Use them in the right situation to make your speaking more confident.
No. Use idioms only when they fit the situation. The goal is to sound natural, not forced.
