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.
out of line
improper; inappropriate.
I’m afraid that your behaviour was quite out of line. I do not wish to speak further about this matter.
out of line (with something)
not properly lined up in a line of things.
One of those books on the shelf is out of line with the others. Please fix it.
out of luck
without good luck; having bad fortune. (Informal.)
If you wanted some icecream, you’re out of luck.
out of necessity
because of necessity; because it was necessary.
I bought this hat out of necessity. I needed one, and this was all there was.
out of one’s mind
silly and senseless; crazy; irrational.
Why did you do that? You must be out of your mind!
out of order
not in the correct order.
This book is out of order. Please put it in the right place on the shelf.
out of place
not in the usual or proper place.
The salt was out of place in the cupboard, so I couldn’t find it.
out of practice
performing poorly because of a lack of practice.
I used to be able to play the piano extremely well, but now I’m out of practice.
out of print
no longer available for sale. (Said of a book or periodical.)
The book you want is out of print, but perhaps I can find a used copy for you.
out of season
not now available for sale.
Sorry, oysters are out of season. We don’t have any.
out of service
not now operating.
Both lifts are out of service, so I had to use the stairs.
out of sorts
not feeling well; cross and irritable.
I’ve been out of sorts for a day or two. I think I’m coming down with flu.
out of stock
not immediately available in a shop; [for goods] to be temporarily unavailable.
Those items are out of stock, but a new supply will be delivered on Thursday.
out of the blue
suddenly; without warning.
Then, out of the blue, he told me he was leaving.
out of the corner of one’s eye
[seeing something] at a glance; glimpsing (something).
I saw someone do it out of the corner of my eye. It might have been Jane who did it.
out of the frying-pan into the fire
from a bad situation to a worse situation.
When I tried to argue about my fine for a traffic violation, the judge charged me with contempt of court. I really went out of the frying-pan into the fire.
out of the question
not possible; not permitted.
I’m sorry, but leaving early is out of the question.
out of the running
no longer being considered; eliminated from a contest.
After the first part of the diving competition, three of our team were out of the running.
out of the swim of things
not in the middle of activity; not involved in things. (Informal.)
While I had my cold, I was out of the swim of things.
out of the woods
past a critical phase; no longer at risk. (Informal.)
When the patient got out of the woods, everyone relaxed.
out of thin air
out of nowhere; out of nothing. (Informal.)
Suddenly—out of thin air—the messenger appeared.
out of this world
wonderful; extraordinary.
This pie is just out of this world.
out of turn
not at the proper time; not in the proper order.
We were permitted to be served out of turn, because we had to leave early.
out of work
unemployed, temporarily or permanently.
How long have you been out of work?
out on a limb
[in or into a situation of] doing something differently from the way others do it, and thus taking a chance or a risk. (Often with go.)
She really went out on a limb when she gave him permission to leave early.
out on parole
out of jail but still under police supervision.
Bob got out on parole after serving only a few years of his sentence.
out-of-pocket expenses
the actual amount of money spent. (Refers to the money one person pays while doing something on someone else’s behalf. One is usually paid back this money.)
My out-of-pocket expenses for the party were nearly £175.
over and done with
finished.
I’m glad that’s over and done with.
over my dead body
not if I can stop you; you’ll have to kill me first (so that I won’t stop you).
You’ll sell this house over my dead body!
over the hill
over age; too old to do something. (Informal.)
Now that Mary’s forty, she thinks she’s over the hill.
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.
