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Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Proverbs

What are the meanings behind your favourite idioms, sayings, phrases and proverbs? What is the difference between idioms, sayings, phrases and proverbs? We have got all of the answers and more…

Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Proverbs

Pushing Daisies – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 16, 2025February 5, 2025

If you didn’t know already, “pushing daisies” is not just the name of a hit TV show! In this article, we will unpack what it means, and how it may have originated before going into…

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Head in the Clouds – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 15, 2025February 5, 2025

If you hear it said that someone’s got their “head in the clouds” they are not referring to the digital cloud where you save your documents! This article is going to unpack what is meant…

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Right as Rain – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 15, 2025February 5, 2025

In the UK, you often hear the phrase “right as rain” when people aren’t talking about the weather, even though UK citizens are not fond of rain… The phrase is an idiom, and this article…

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Out of My League – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 14, 2025February 5, 2025

Ever wondered what is meant by the phrase “out of my league”? This article is going to tell you. We will also cover the origins and usage of the term, using a few examples.  And…

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Beating Around the Bush – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 14, 2025February 5, 2025

Sometimes, someone will initiate a conversation by declaring that they are not going to ‘beat around the bush’. In case you don’t already know what this phrase means, this article is going to explain it…

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Thick as Thieves – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 13, 2025February 5, 2025

As an idiom, the phrase “thick as thieves” can be hard to understand if you’re generally unfamiliar with English idioms. But the good news is that this article is going to explain it all… We…

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All Hands on Deck – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 13, 2025February 5, 2025

Ever heard the phrase ‘all hands on deck’ and wondered what it meant? This article is going to explain it all. We will cover the meaning, origins, and usage of the phrase. We will also…

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Trial by Fire – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 12, 2025February 5, 2025

Have you ever overheard the phrase “trial by fire” and remained puzzled as to what it might mean? Well, this article is here to solve exactly that! We will be covering what the phrase means,…

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Play it by Ear – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 12, 2025February 5, 2025

If you’ve ever heard the phrase “play it by ear” in anything other than a musical context, you can be forgiven for any confusion as to its meaning. However, this article has got you covered….

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Two Peas in a Pod – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 11, 2025February 5, 2025

The phrase “two peas in a pod” is a popular English idiom that is so often used that its become cliche. If you don’t know the meaning of the term however, you’ve come to just…

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Walking on Eggshells – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 11, 2025February 5, 2025

If you want to understand the expression ‘walking on eggshells’, you’ve come to just the place! In this article, we will cover what the phrase means, how it may have originated, and how to use…

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Chip on Shoulder – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 10, 2025February 5, 2025

Have you ever heard it said that someone has a “chip” on their shoulder? It’s an idiom, so you can be forgiven if you don’t know what it means. In this article, we’re going to…

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