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.
ill-gotten gains
money or other possessions acquired in a dishonest or illegal fashion.
Fred cheated at cards and is now living on his ill-gotten gains.
in a fix
in a bad situation. (Informal. In can be replaced with into. See comment at in a jam and the examples below.)
I really got myself into a fix. I owe a lot of money on my car.
in a jam
in a tight or difficult situation. ( In can be replaced with into to show movement towards or into the state described by a jam. Especially get into. )
I’m in a jam. I owe a lot of money.
in arrears
overdue; late, especially in reference to bills and money.
This bill is three months in arrears. It must be paid immediately.
in clover
with good fortune; in a very good situation, especially financially. (Informal.)
If I get this contract, I’ll be in clover for the rest of my life.
in league (with someone)
in co-operation with someone; in a conspiracy with someone.
The mayor is in league with the Council Treasurer. They are misusing public money.
in Queer Street
in a difficult situation, especially because of lack of money. (Informal.)
We’re in Queer Street. We’ve no money to pay the rent.
in the market (for something)
wanting to buy something.
I’m in the market for a video recorder.
in the money
wealthy. (Informal.)
John is really in the money. He’s worth millions.
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.
