English Idioms

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Easy come, easy go

The idiom "easy come, easy go" means that something gained easily can also be lost easily, or that good fortune tends to come and go without warning. It suggests a lack of stability in a situation.

Have never had it so good

The idiom "have never had it so good" means that someone is currently experiencing a period of great happiness, success, or prosperity. It can also imply that things have been going downhill in the past and are now turning around for the better.

Time after time

The idiom "time after time" means repeatedly or constantly, in a succession of events. It suggests that something happens over and over again in the same way.

Banana republic

The idiom "banana republic" refers to a country that is politically unstable, corrupt and has weak institutions, often characterized by its dependence on imported goods, particularly bananas.

Bay for blood

The idiom "bay for blood" means to seek revenge or aggression towards someone who has wronged you. It suggests a thirst for vengeance, like a hound baying for its prey.