English Idioms

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A blessing in disguise

"A blessing in disguise" is an idiom that means a seemingly bad situation or event turns out to be good, often because it leads to something better in the long run. The phrase is figurative and can be used to describe both positive and negative situations.

Spitting image

The idiom "spitting image" means someone who is an exact replica or mirror image of another person, often in terms of appearance, personality, or behavior.

Down the drain

The idiom "down the drain" is used to describe something that has gone wrong or something that is lost forever. It can also be used to describe something that is no longer useful or valuable. The figurative meaning of the phrase is that it's gone for good, there's no coming back from it.

Keep your nose clean

The idiom "keep your nose clean" means to avoid doing anything that might cause trouble or make you unpopular. It is often used to describe someone who is careful not to do the wrong thing, even if it would be easy or tempting.

Bent out of shape

The idiom "bent out of shape" is used to describe someone who is upset, angry, or agitated. It implies that the person's emotions are so strong that they have physically bent their body into an unusual shape.