20 Commonly used Idioms

20 commonly used idioms along with their meanings

1. A blessing in disguise - Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but turns out to be good.

2. Beat around the bush - Avoiding the main topic; not speaking directly about the issue.

3. Bite the bullet - To endure a painful or unpleasant situation.

4. Break the ice -To start a conversation in a social setting.

5. Burn the midnight oil - To work late into the night.

6. Cry over spilled milk - To waste time worrying about something that cannot be changed.

7. Cut corners -To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often compromising quality.

8. Hit the nail on the head -To say or do exactly the right thing.

9. Kill two birds with one stone - To achieve two things with one action.

10. Let the cat out of the bag -To reveal a secret accidentally or on purpose.

11. Once in a blue moon- happens very rarely. Something that

12. On thin ice- In a risky or precarious situation.

13. Piece of cake -Something that is very easy to do.

14. Raining cats and dogs - A very heavy rainfall.

15. Spill the beans - To reveal a secret.

16. The ball is in your court - It's your responsibility to take the next action or decision.

17. Through thick and thin - To stay loyal no matter the circumstances.

18. Under the weather- Feeling sick or unwell.

19. When pigs fly - Something that will never happen.

20. You can't judge a book by its cover -Don't judge something or someone based on appearances alone.