English Idioms

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Random Idioms

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Better off

The idiom "better off" means that someone is in a more advantageous position or has better prospects than another person. It can also mean that someone is happier, healthier, or more successful than someone else.

Trouble shared is trouble halved

"Trouble shared is trouble halved" is an idiom that means if a problem or task is divided among several people, the burden will be reduced for each person involved, resulting in less difficulty and stress overall.

The lion’s den

The idiom "the lion's den" refers to a place that is very difficult or dangerous to enter, escape from, or survive in. It can also refer to a situation where someone is confronted with a daunting or formidable challenge.

Give a shot

The idiom "give a shot" means to try something new, take a chance or attempt something that one is unsure about. It can also mean to give someone an opportunity to do something.

Wet behind the ears

The idiom "wet behind the ears" means someone who is inexperienced, naive, or new to something. It refers to a person who has not yet learned or understood something fully and is therefore still learning or growing.