English Idioms

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As for

The idiom "as for" is a connecting word that means "in contrast to," "notwithstanding," or "on the contrary." It is used to introduce a statement that contradicts or opposes what has just been said. For example, "I love ice cream, as for me, I hate it.

I’ll eat my hat

The idiom "I'll eat my hat" is used to express shock, surprise, or disbelief. It means that the speaker will do something extremely unlikely if a certain condition is met. For example:

  • "If you win the lottery, I'll eat my hat.

By dint of

The phrase "by dint of" means to achieve something through hard work, perseverance, and/or skill. It implies that the person or thing being referred to worked diligently and efficiently to accomplish a task or goal.

Wag the dog

The idiom "wag the dog" is used to describe a situation where someone or something is causing chaos or stirring up trouble in order to divert attention away from a problem or issue.

Pig in a poke

The idiom "pig in a poke" means to take risks or to be careless without considering the potential consequences. It is often used to describe someone who is overconfident, or has made a hasty decision without fully thinking it through.