Sometimes, a common idiom is so odd or old that no one ... Perhaps our list of 50 English idioms will help you spice up your ...

Why do we use the popular expressions "green thumb," "out of the blue," and "paint the town red"? Check out the possible ...

Idioms make language way more fun - they help you say a lot with just a few words. And let’s be honest, they’re way more interesting than just saying things the regular way. But even if you use idioms ...

From the iconic story of the boy who cried wolf to the cunning fox and the sour grapes, these classic fables have become the basis for many common English idioms. Here are five useful idiomatic ...

Here are some of the most common work idioms in case you ever find yourself ... Example: Despite having a degree in English literature, he got stuck in a dead-end job at an insurance company.

The British Council has marked World English Day with a list of 100 key idioms and phrases One of ... can be traced back to the 1800s and is a common colloquialism in both Scotland and Northern ...

Blood is thicker than water', 'dressed to the nines' and 'the best-laid plans' have made a new list of sayings curated by the ...

Popular English idioms are evolving as they pass from one generation to ... as idioms such as “throw in the towel” and “joie de vivre” are common among older generations and Gen Z, but used less often ...

British Council's Phrase-ology research explores English expressions from ancient idioms to Gen Z slang, analyzing millions of texts to track language evolution across cultures.