English Idioms
Straight from the Horse's MouthEnglish Idioms
Learning idioms can be fun! An idiom is a phrase that is not taken literally. It can’t be understood by the meaning of the words that it contains. Check out some of my favorites in the gallery below. You may find one that is your “cup of tea”.
Thumbs Up
You agree with someone or give something your approval. Critics gave the movie a thumbs up.
Barking up the wrong tree
To make the wrong choice. To make a wrong assumption about someone. If he expects to borrow my bike, he is barking up the wrong tree.
Fly on the Wall
You would like to see or hear something that doesn’t involve you. I’d love to be a fly on the wall to hear their conversation.
It’s not rocket science
It’s not rocket science. You do not think something is difficult to do. You can fix your bike. It’s not rocket science!
A penny for your thoughts
A phrase used to ask someone what they are thinking about. I’ll give you a penny for your thoughts.
Ball is in your court
It is up to you to make the next decision. I’ve done everything I can to help, now the ball is in your court.
Under the weather
This is used when you are not feeling well. Scott was feeling under the weather, so he took the day off.
Straight from the horse’s mouth
To hear something from the person who has direct personal knowledge of it. I heard it straight from the horse’s mouth.