English Idioms

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Random Idioms

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Wild and woolly

The idiom "wild and woolly" refers to something that is disorganized, chaotic, or unpredictable. It can also suggest a sense of wildness or untamed nature. In figurative language, the idiom is often used to describe people's personalities or behavior.

Black out

The idiom "black out" means to lose consciousness or to become unconscious due to lack of oxygen, injury, illness, or other reasons. It can also refer to a power outage that causes the lights and other electrical devices to go off.

Birds of a feather

The idiom "birds of a feather flock together" means that people who have similar interests, opinions, or characteristics tend to spend time together and avoid those who are different from them.

Field day

The idiom "field day" means a period of time when something happens very quickly or easily, often with unexpected or positive results. It can also refer to a situation where someone has an advantage or is able to perform well.

Leave at the altar

"Leave at the altar" is an idiom that means to let someone down or abandon a plan, usually after making promises or taking actions that suggest commitment.