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.
in the wind
about to happen. (Also used literally.)
There are some major changes in the wind. Expect these changes to happen soon.
in thing (to do)
the fashionable thing to do. (Informal. In this phrase, the word in is always stressed.)
Eating low-fat food is the in thing to do.
in this day and age
presently; currently; nowadays.
You don’t expect people to be polite in this day and age.
in turn
one at a time in sequence.
Each of us can read the book in turn.
in two shakes of a lamb’s tail
in a very short time.
Jane returned in two shakes of a lamb’s tail.
in vain
for no purpose; with no success.
They rushed her to the hospital, but they did it in vain.
inch along (something)
to move slowly along something little by little.
The cat inched along the carpet towards the mouse.
instrumental in doing something
playing an important part in doing something.
John was instrumental in getting the contract to build the new building.
into the bargain
in addition to what was agreed on.
I bought a car, and they threw a trailer into the bargain.
iron hand in a velvet glove
a strong, ruthless type of control that gives the appearance of being gentle and liberal.
In that family, it is a case of the iron hand in a velvet glove. The father looks gentle and loving, but he is a tyrant.
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.
