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.
have one’s nose in the air and keep one’s nose in the air
to be conceited or aloof.
Mary always seems to have her nose in the air.
have something hanging over one’s head
to have something bothering or worrying one; to have a deadline worrying one. (Informal. Also used literally.)
I keep worrying about being declared redundant. I hate to have something like that hanging over my head.
have something in hand
to be prepared to take action on something.
I have the matter in hand.
have something on one’s hands
to be burdened with something.
I run a record shop. I sometimes have a large number of unwanted records on my hands.
have something on the brain
to be obsessed with something. (Informal.)
They have good manners on the brain.
have to live with something
to have to endure something.
I have a slight limp in the leg that I broke last year. The doctor says I’ll have to live with it.
head and shoulders above someone or something
clearly superior to someone. (Often with stand, as in the example.)
This wine is head and shoulders above that one.
head over heels in love (with someone)
very much in love with someone.
John is head over heels in love with Mary.
hide one’s face in shame
to cover one’s face because of shame or embarrassment.
Mary was so embarrassed. She could only hide her face in shame.
hit someone (right) between the eyes
to become completely apparent; to surprise or impress someone. (Informal. Also with right, as in the examples. Also used literally.)
Suddenly, it hit me right between the eyes. John and Mary were in love.
hit the bull’s-eye
to hit the centre area of a circular target.
The archer hit the bull’s-eye three times in a row.
hold one’s tongue
to refrain from speaking; to refrain from saying something unpleasant.
I felt like scolding her, but I held my tongue.
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.
