100 Smart Idioms
Using idiomatic expressions appropriately can enhance your speaking fluency and make your language sound more natural. This can positively impact your score in the IELTS Speaking section.
1. Beyond Me
This machine is beyond me.
2. Blessing in Disguise
Being sacked from the job is a blessing in disguised. Now I am a successful business person.
3. Born with Silver Spoon
I am a self-made person, but my son born with silver spoon
4. Fat Chance
Will you attend the party? Fat Chance!
5. Golden Opportunity
You must avail this golden opportunity to work with the eminent scientist, Stephen Hawking.
6. It's a deal
I will definitely come to visit your place next Saturday. It's a deal.
7. it's on me
Feel free to order whatever you want. It's on me to pay the bill.
8. Let me know
Stay within the budget. However, if things go wrong let me know.
9. Not in my books
You think that this theory is flawless but not in my books.
10. Not my cup of tea
My friends were insisting me to dance in front of public. But, dancing is not my cup of tea.
11. On the ball
She is really on the ball. Don't think that her decision of selling property is wrong.
12. Once in a blue moon
I go to see the picture in cinema once in a blue moon.
13. I dread to think
I dread to think you can't go abroad next month.
14. I am easy
Order whatever you want tea or coffee. I am easy.
15. As a matter of fact
As a matter of fact, there are some considerable disadvantages of combine studies.
16. Easier said than done
You say that within days you will become billionaire. It is easier said than done.
17. Hit in the pocket
Last month electricity bill really hit in the pocket. Now I am broke.
18. In any case
If you study in Pakistan or go abroad. In any case, you need to work hard.
19. Let us call it a day
We have been working on this project since last seven hours. Let us call it a day.
20. Go downhill
His business is going downhill these days.
21. That's a given
Elections will be held in March. That's a given.
22. The glass half empty
The glass half full
23. Hamster on a wheel
Thinking that you are no more improving
24. Hedonic treadmill
Wishing to regain something you left in the past
25. Out of the blue
Unexpected/ Surprising
She called me out of the blue
26. Pull your socks up
Make an effort to improve sth
It's time to pull your scoks up. The next Monday, you need to sit in the exam.
27. To keep your nose clean
Stay out of trouble
28. To see eye to eye
Agree with someone
They finally saw eye to eye on their business deal.
29. To sit on the fence
Not taking one side and prefer to stay away from being a party.
To Prolong or delat sth.
30. Up your sleeves
To have secret plan or idea
31. White Elephant
Pakistan Steel mill is a white elephant. A possession that is useless
32. Head in the clouds
Be unaware of what's going on. You have your head in the clouds; I need your attention please
34. Get real
used for telling someone to start considering something in a sensible way and stop being silly or unreasonable about it
37. Good to know
It usually is used when someone tells you something that isn't very important but might be useful to you in the future. It can also be used sarcastically to mean something is interesting information, but not actually useful.
38. Peace out
I know it's weird to leave so early, but I've got a lot of homework to do. Peace out, my friend!
41. In all honesty
Used to stress that statement is true
You can certainly apply or the job, but, in all honesty, I don't think you can get it.
42. How's it going
How are you
How's it going these days
43. Give or take
Approximately
It's 300 Km to the city, give or take a kilometer or two.
44.You never know
You never know. Although you are not prepared well, but you will manage to get your desired score in IELTS.
45. There you go
There you go. At last you have passed the examination.
46. Get out of your comfort zone
If you want to become rich and seeking more financial opportunities, you need to get out of your comfort zone.
47. I can't put a face to the name
Yes! Mr. Zahid but honestly speaking I can't put a face to the name.
48. You are playing both side
The US authorities alleges that Pakistan military is playing both side during US Afghan War.
49. We need to talk
It is usually said when one person is unhappy with the other.
50 For Ages
Since long time
I haven't see you for ages
51. Jump the gun
Stop Jumping the gun means to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it.
He reacted immediately, but when he understood the matter, he said, "I wish I hadn't jump the gun"
52. If the shoe fits (wear it)
To tell someone that they should accept the criticism that another person has made
53. Too many cooks spoil the broth
If too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done very well.
54. when there is no wind row
if you are trying to do something worthwhile, and feels unattainable, don't panic.
55. A Stitch in time saves nine
if you sort out problem immediately, it may save a lot of extra work later.
56. Travelling broadens the mind
when you travel you learn things about people and places.
57. killing two birds with one stone
when you travel you learn things about people and places you see.
58. Never judge a book by its cover
Never judge people by their appearance.
59. Let's wrap it up
Let's finish it
60. it's a cinch
it's easy
Yep! it was a cinch. Anyone can do this task in no time.
61. Hit me up (informal)
Call me
After offering discount on these products, hit me up.
62. Catch Up or catch (someone) up
I am occupied at the moment. I will catch you up in the evening.
63. Have something on your plate
she's got a lot on his plate -
64. I dig it
I like it
65. Beggars can't be choosers
When you're in a difficult situation, you must accept whatever help is offered.
66. Cut to the chase
Come to the point
67. Go down the drain
Totally waste
Government must stop public money going down the drain
68. Curiosity killed the cat
69. Better late than never
70. Wake up and smell the coffee
71. Up in the air
72. Speak of the devil
73. The last straw
74. up in the air
75. under the weather
76. Add insult to injury
77. Barking up the wrong tree
78. Hold your horses
79. kick the bucket
80. Rip-off
something over priced
81. At the top of a hat
willing to do sth immediately
82. Break a leg
83. Bite the bullet
84. Jumping to conclusions
85. Hit the nail on the head
86. Every cloud has a sliver lining
87. Fit as a fiddle
in good health
88. In the heat of the moment
Overwhelmed by what you are feeling
89. Go the extra mile
90. Jumping to conclusion
91. Keep your fingers crossed
92. Let the cat out of the bag
93. Make a long story short
94. On thin ice
95. Over the moon
96. Pass the buck
97. Pull someone's leg
98. Read between the lines
99. see the light at the end of the tunnel
100. The ball is in your court
Another 100 Idioms
Done is better than perfect:
Make no bones about something: To not try to hide something: openly discuss your feelings. He makes no bones about the fact that this apartment is a mess.
Once in a blue moon
Social butterfly