Idiom Examples
List of idioms by different topics with meaning and example sentences.
Health Idioms Examples
My grandfather was as pale as a ghost ( extremely pale) when he entered the hospital.
The sales manager was at death’s door ( very near death) after his heart attack.
My mother is back on her feet ( healthy again) after being sick for two weeks.
I have been feeling on top of the world ( feel very healthy) since I quit my job.
I’m going under the knife ( undergo surgery) next month to try to solve my knee problems. Hope it helps!
My colleague was looking a little green around the gills ( sick) when he came to work today.
My uncle is very sick and has one foot in the grave ( near death).
Did you have a good vacation? – Not really. I was sick as a dog ( extremely ill) the whole time.
My boss has been under the weather ( not feeling well) all week and has not come to work during that time.
Clothes Idioms Examples
A few years ago Uggs were all the rage ( very fashionable) , but now you don’t see them so much.
Jacob is unpredictable. He won’t leave the office for weeks, but then he’ll take off for New York at the drop of a hat ( suddenly).
Wait until you try the new Yamaha scooters. They’ll knock your socks off! ( amaze you)
The carmaker’s sales declined because many consumers found their designs old hat (o ld-fashioned).
Sports Idioms Examples
A ballpark figure ( a rough estimate) for the cost of the new stadium would be $150,000,000.
Francesca hit it out of the park ( succeed brilliantly) with her speech today. It was fabulous.
Madrid won most of our matches during the season, but we kicked ass ( defeat badly) in the playoffs.
I’ll call you back in an hour. The speaker is almost finished, and I’m on deck ( next).
I thought I was totally exhausted after mile nine of the race. But then I got my second wind ( renewed energy).
I’ve helped him as much as I can in that class. Now he’s going to have to sink or swim ( fail or succeed).
Maybe you could take a hike ( go away)
while we discuss salaries.
After losing his queen, the chess player threw in the towel ( give up) and resigned.
Our competitor’s model dominates the market, so ours is facing tough sledding ( difficult progress).
Music Idioms Examples
Can you guys please be quiet? Your chin music ( meaningless talk) is distracting me from my work.
News of the new president was music to my ears ( good to hear) – she’s terrific.
You may say you’re in love with your boyfriend, but you’ll be singing a different tune ( change your opinion) when you find out what he’s been up to.
If you think you can get a ticket for under $200 at Christmastime, you’re whistling Dixie ( unrealistically optimistic).
Time Idioms Examples
ime idiom examples with idiom meaning.
The restaurant is open around the clock ( at all times).
Blackberry phones used to be extremely popular, but now many people think they’re behind the times ( old-fashioned).
The boxer is ready to call time ( end) on his long career.
You all look tired. Let’s call it a day ( stop working).
Teamwork and training will carry the day ( successful).
Your days are numbered ( will die soon) if you keep driving while drunk.
I’d buy that car in a New York minute ( very quickly) if I had the money.
I had a beautiful family, a nice home, and lots of money. And then, in the blink of an eye ( instantaneously) , it was all gone.
Kevin says he was completely in the dark ( unaware) about the CEO’s plans to sell the company.
We were going to leave without you, but you got here just in the nick of time ( just in time).
I’m glad you dropped by! It’s been a month of Sundays ( a long time) since I saw you last.
When I said I would move to New York, she offered me the job on the spot ( immediately).
Once in a blue moon ( very rarely) you see the Aurora here, but it’s not like farther north.
I don’t want to live in the city, but I enjoy visiting once in a while ( occasionally).
We should seize the day ( take an opportunity) while prices are low. That won’t last forever.
Take your time ( don’t hurry) on the exam. You don’t get a bonus for finishing quickly.
If you have problems, call me twenty-four seven ( at any time) ; it doesn’t matter if I’m sleeping.
Our holiday party is such a bore. Year in, year out ( annually without change) the owner makes the same dumb jokes.
