English Idioms

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Random Idioms

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Lean towards

The idiom "lean towards" means to incline or tend towards something, person, or situation. It can also mean to favor or prefer one thing over another.

Half baked

The idiom "half baked" means that something is not yet finished or complete, but has been started or attempted. It can also refer to a plan or idea that is still being developed or considered, but has not been fully thought through or implemented.

A burnt child dreads the fire

The idiom "a burnt child dreads the fire" means that a person who has experienced a traumatic event or difficult situation may be reluctant to go through it again or approach similar situations in the future.

Raining cats and dogs

"Raining cats and dogs" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a very heavy rainstorm. It does not literally mean that cats and dogs are falling from the sky, but rather it is a figurative way of expressing how intense the rainfall is.

Round the clock

The idiom "round the clock" means working or operating continuously for a long period of time, especially 24 hours a day. It can also refer to providing service around the clock, such as a restaurant or gas station that stays open all night.