Idioms Community

Favorite idioms?

What are some of your favorite idioms or sayings? Things that you repeat to yourself daily to help you get through troubling times. Or things you've picked up over time. I have a few. "Let Them" - People are going to do what they want. Let them. "Be curious, not Judgmental." - Curiosity is the... read more

Idioms wanted

I'm trying to make a southern-esque character and want to use idioms to accentuate her countryside demeanor. Problem is, I'm not good at coming up with this stuff. The only one I could think of is: "Tighter than a Cockatrice's cloaca." Any other idioms are welcome.

Tip for English learners

In some languages, you have to get the words, grammar, idioms, pronunciation, intonation and accent right. That's because local speakers don't encounter many foreigners learning their language. They aren't familiar with adults speaking with lots of mistakes, and bad pronunciation and hesitation.... read more

Toss the salt

I'm fascinated by English expressions, phrase, idioms sometimes. What does 'Toss the salt' mean? I googled but it's difficult to understand so far. In Japan, tossing the salt is associated with purification, protection from evil, and bringing good fortune. It literally expresses these actions... read more

Idioms

I want to hear your regions idioms! Post where you're from and what idioms you use.

Idioms you love?

I love language and culture and the things people say to turn a clever phrase in their own, often tightly localized and regional ways. "Turning the air blue", for example, I learned from a British friend from Manchester who said "Mate, it means you're swearin' n cursin' up a bloody fookin storm,... read more