Idioms Dictionary

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.

Letter: I · Category: Nature Idioms 2 idioms found

in deep water

Meaning

in a dangerous or vulnerable situation; in a serious situation; in trouble. (As if one were swimming in or had fallen into water which is over one’s head. In can be replaced with into. See comment at in a jam and the examples below.)

Use in Sentence

John is having trouble with his wife. He’s in deep water.

in the pink (of condition) and in the peak of condition

Meaning

in very good health; in very good condition, physically and emotionally. (Informal. In can be replaced with into. See comment at in a jam and the examples below.)

Use in Sentence

The garden is lovely. All the flowers are in the pink of condition.

How To Use Idioms Dictionary

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Do not use idioms everywhere. Use them only when they fit the situation. The goal is to sound natural, not forced.
  5. 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

What is an idiom?

An idiom is a group of words with a special meaning. You cannot always understand it by translating each word.

How can I search for an idiom?

Type the full idiom or any main word in the search box. The dictionary will show matching idioms with meaning and sentence.

How should I learn idioms from this dictionary?

Start with a few idioms daily. Read the meaning, understand the sentence, and try to make your own sentence.

Can I browse idioms by topic?

Yes. You can learn idioms by topics like daily life, work, money, time, emotions, relationships, health, travel, nature, and weather.

Can beginners use this idioms dictionary?

Yes. The meanings and sentences are written in simple English, so beginners can understand and practice easily.

How can idioms improve my speaking?

Idioms help you sound more natural in English. Use them in the right situation to make your speaking more confident.

Should I use idioms in every sentence?

No. Use idioms only when they fit the situation. The goal is to sound natural, not forced.