Idioms in English
Beat around the bush
Avoiding
the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.
Can't
judge a book by its cover
Cannot
judge something primarily on appearance.
Costs
an arm and a leg
This
idiom is used when something is very expensive.
Cry over spilt milk
When you
complain about a loss from the past.
Curiosity killed the cat
Being
Inquisitive can lead you into an unpleasant situation.
Don't put all your eggs in
one basket
Do not
put all your resources in one possibility.
Every cloud has a silver
lining
Be
optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days.
Hear it on the grapevine
This
idiom means 'to hear rumors' about something or someone.
Kill two birds with one
stone
This
idiom means, to accomplish two different things at the same time.
Speak of the devil!
This
expression is used when the person you have just been talking about arrives.
Actions
speak louder than words
People's
intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.
Bite off more than you can
chew
To take
on a task that is way to big.
Caught
between two stools
When
someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives.
A hot potato
Speak of
an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is
usually disputed
