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.
fall apart at the seams
to break into pieces; to fall apart.
This old car is about ready to fall apart at the seams.
feel like a million dollars
to feel well and healthy, both physically and mentally.
A quick swim in the morning makes me feel like a million dollars.
feel something in one’s bones
to sense something; to have an intuition about something. (Informal.)
The train will be late. I feel it in my bones.
fix someone up (with something)
to arrange to provide someone with something. (Informal.)
We fixed John up with a room for the night.
flash in the pan
something that draws a lot of attention for a very brief time. (Informal.)
I’m afraid that my success as a painter was just a flash in the pan.
fly-by-night
irresponsible; untrustworthy. (Refers to a person who sneaks away secretly in the night.)
The carpenter we employed was a fly-by-night worker who did a very bad job of work.
for the record
so that (one’s own version of) the facts will be known; so there will be a record of a particular fact.
I’d like to say—for the record—that at no time have I ever accepted a bribe from anyone.
from pillar to post
from one place to another or to a series of other places.
My father was in the army, and we moved from pillar to post, year after year.
from the year dot and since the year dot
for a very long time; since very far back in time. (Informal.)
Mr. Jones worked there from the year dot.
fun and games
playing around; someone’s lively behaviour. (Informal.)
All right, Bill, the fun and games are over. It’s time to get down to work.
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.
