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.
(as) fit as a fiddle
healthy and physically fit. (Informal.)
In spite of her age, Mary is as fit as a fiddle.
(as) sound as a bell
in perfect condition or health; undamaged.
The doctor says the old man’s heart is as sound as a bell.
(as) thin as a rake
very thin; too thin.
Mary’s thin as a rake since she’s been ill.
above someone’s head
too difficult or clever for someone to understand.
The children have no idea what the new teacher is talking about. Her ideas are way above their heads.
all ears (and eyes)
listening eagerly and carefully. (Informal.)
Well, hurry up and tell me! I’m all ears.
all thumbs
very awkward and clumsy, especially with one’s hands. (Informal.)
Poor Bob can’t play the piano at all. He’s all thumbs.
apple of someone’s eye
someone’s favourite person or thing.
Tom is the apple of Mary’s eye. She thinks he’s great.
armed to the teeth
heavily armed with weapons.
The bank robber was armed to the teeth when he was caught.
at death’s door
near death. (Euphemistic.)
I was so ill that I was at death’s door.
at sixes and sevens
disorderly; completely disorganized. (Informal.)
Mrs. Smith is at sixes and sevens since the death of her husband.
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.
