Idioms

Idioms are groups of words that, when put together, have a meaning that is different from their usual, literal meaning. An example of an idiom is ‘A lot on my plate’. Literally, it might make you think of a plate full of food, but as an idiom it means that someone has a lot of tasks, responsibilities or difficult things to deal with.

Click on an idiom below to find out what it means and see an example of how to use it in a conversation.