English Idioms

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All and sundry

The idiom "all and sundry" is an adjective that refers to a large number or variety of things, usually in a general or unspecified manner. It is often used to describe a collection of items or people, rather than individual items or people.

Bun in the oven

The idiom "bun in the oven" is a colloquial expression used to describe a woman who is pregnant. The phrase likely originated from the image of a woman's belly resembling a bun, or a loaf of bread, due to the swelling caused by pregnancy.

A miss is as good as a mile

The idiom "a miss is as good as a mile" means that it's better to miss something than to get it wrong or make a mistake, especially if the consequences of getting it wrong are severe.

Turn against

The idiom "turn against" means to betray or go against someone or something that is considered important or valuable to oneself.

Sense of humour

A sense of humor refers to one's ability to perceive, understand, appreciate, and express comedy or humor. It is a person's perspective on finding things funny or amusing and their willingness to share or participate in humorous situations.