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.
make a clean sweep
to do something completely or thoroughly, with no exceptions. (Informal.)
The managing director decided to sack everybody, so he made a clean sweep.
make a comeback
to return to one’s former (successful) career. (Informal.)
After ten years in retirement, the singer made a comeback.
make a go of it
to make something work out all right. (Informal.)
It’s a tough situation, but Ann is trying to make a go of it.
make a name for oneself
to make oneself famous; to become famous.
Sally wants to work hard and make a name for herself.
make good money
to earn a large amount of money. (Informal.)
Ann makes good money at her job.
make something to order
to put something together only when someone requests it. (Usually said about clothing.)
This shop only makes suits to order.
make the grade
to be satisfactory; to be what is expected. (Informal.)
I’m sorry, but your work doesn’t exactly make the grade.
matter of opinion
the question of how good or bad someone or something is.
It’s a matter of opinion how good the company is. John thinks it’s great and Fred thinks it’s poor.
mind one’s own business
to attend only to the things that personally concern one.
Leave me alone, Bill. Mind your own business.
monkey business
peculiar or out of the ordinary activities, especially mischievous or illegal ones.
There’s been some monkey business in connection with the firm’s accounts.
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.
