Idioms and Phrases
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SWEEP UNDER THE RUG
Meaning: to hide a problem or try to keep it secret instead of dealing with it. Example: The committee is being accused of sweeping financial problems under the rug to avoid embarrassment. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/sweep-under-the-rug/ #sweepundertherug #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS… Continue reading
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM
Meaning: pieces of broken wood and other waste materials found on the beach or floating on the sea. Example: We wandered along the shore, stepping over the flotsam that had washed up in the night. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/flotsam-and-jetsam/ #flotsamandjetsam #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL… Continue reading
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ON THE BACK FOOT
Meaning: at a disadvantage in a situation, or feeling that you need to defend yourself. Example: You need to be able to keep your opponent on the back foot for as long as possible. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/on-the-back-foot/ #onthebackfoot #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL… Continue reading
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ALL OF A SUDDEN
Meaning: very quickly. Example: It seemed to happen all of a sudden – I felt dizzy and I just collapsed. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/all-of-a-sudden/ #allofasudden #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish #englishteacher #studyenglish #englishlanguage #englishlesson #englishclass #improveenglishhttps://www.theidioms.com/all-of-a-sudden/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress Continue reading
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TIP OF THE ICEBERG
Meaning: a small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is really much greater. Example: These small local protests are just the tip of the iceberg. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/tip-of-the-iceberg/ #tipoftheiceberg #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish… Continue reading
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DOWN THE DRAIN
Meaning: If work or money is or goes down the drain, it is spoiled or wasted. Example: If the factory closes, that will be a million dollars’ worth of investment down the drain. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/down-the-drain/ #downthedrain #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL… Continue reading
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ALL AND SUNDRY
Meaning: everyone. Example: I don’t want all and sundry knowing about our problems. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/all-and-sundry/ #allandsundry #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish #englishteacher #studyenglish #englishlanguage #englishlesson #englishclass #improveenglishhttps://www.theidioms.com/all-and-sundry/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress Continue reading
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GO THE EXTRA MILE
Meaning: to make more effort than is expected of you. Example: He’s a nice guy, always ready to go the extra mile for his friends. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/go-the-extra-mile/ #gotheextramile #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish #englishteacher #studyenglish #englishlanguage #englishlesson… Continue reading
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IN THE BUFF
Meaning: naked. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/in-the-buff/ #inthebuff #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish #englishteacher #studyenglish #englishlanguage #englishlesson #englishclass #improveenglishhttps://www.theidioms.com/in-the-buff/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress Continue reading
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FEET OF CLAY
Meaning: to have a bad quality that you keep hidden. Example: Some of the greatest geniuses in history had feet of clay. Read more: https://www.theidioms.com/feet-of-clay/ #feetofclay #idioms #englishidioms #idiomsandphrases #phrasalverbs #dailyenglish #commonphrases #sayings #slang #proverbs #englishgrammar #vocabulary #englishvocabulary #grammartips #wordoftheday #learnvocabulary #ESL #EFL #TESOL #IELTS #TOEFL #englishlearning #learnenglish #englishteacher #studyenglish #englishlanguage #englishlesson #englishclass #improveenglishhttps://www.theidioms.com/feet-of-clay/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress Continue reading