English Idioms

Flashcards based on English idioms with definitions.

scaredy-cat

A person who is very easily scared.

cry wolf

Pretend there's danger or something wrong when there isn't.

swing a cat

Very little space.

dropping like flies

Becoming sick, or stopping doing something, in large numbers.

barking up the wrong tree

Wasting effort by following the wrong course of action.

elephant in the room

A problem that everyone pretends to ignore.

two-horse race

A competition with only two clear possible winners.

deer in headlights

Too shocked or frightened to move.

chickened out

Was too scared to.

badgering

Repeatedly telling me to do something.

night owl

Someone who likes to stay up late at night.

cat that got the cream

Very happy, proud, or satisfied.

gets my goat

Irritates me.

bird's-eye view

A long-distance view from above.

high horse

Adopts a morally superior attitude.

world is your oyster

You have lots of opportunities.

lion's share

The largest part.

one-trick pony

Someone with only one talent or skill.

pig's ear

Done it very badly.

water off a duck's back

Not at all upsetting.