What are idioms?
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Idiomatic expressions or idioms are a type of informal language that have a meaning different from the meaning of the words in the expression.
An idiom is an expression that typically presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase.
in hot water
- to be in difficulties, especially in serious trouble
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butterflies in one’s stomach
- to be very nervous and anxious
under the weather
- to be or feel ill / sad or lack energy
![](https://www.kezakoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/idioms-2.jpg)
hold your horses
- to wait / slow down / consider things carefully
![](https://www.kezakoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/idioms-3.jpg)
a piece of cake
- something very easy to do
![](https://www.kezakoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/idioms-4.jpg)
knock one’s socks off
- to delight, thrill, amaze / impress
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let the cat out of the bag
- to reveal a secret, usually unintentionally
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at the drop
of a hat
- immediately, without any delay or hesitation
![](https://www.kezakoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/idioms-8.jpg)
cost an arm and a leg
![](https://www.kezakoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/idioms-9.jpg)
pull one’s leg
- to play a joke, tease, trick someone in a friendly way
![](https://www.kezakoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/idioms-10.jpg)
caught between two stools
- to be unable to choose between two alternatives
![](https://www.kezakoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/idioms-11.jpg)
lose one’s marbles
- to act in a crazy or strange way
![](https://www.kezakoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/idioms-12.jpg)
hit the sack
![](https://www.kezakoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/idioms-13.jpg)
all ears
- to be eager to hear / listen attentively
![](https://www.kezakoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/idioms-14.jpg)
cold feet
- to lose courage to do something you had planned
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