English Idioms

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Hot air

The idiom "hot air" refers to a situation or conversation that is filled with empty words, exaggerated promises, or unrealistic expectations. It can also describe someone who is full of hot air, meaning they are full of themselves and their own self-importance.

Bite the hand that feed

The idiom "bite the hand that feeds" is a powerful statement that means to act against someone who supports or provides for you. It suggests that you will spite your benefactor and show them ingratitude.

You can’t win them all

The idiom "you can't win them all" means that it is impossible to be successful or achieve everything you want, as some things are beyond your control. It is a reminder not to take success for granted and to recognize the limitations of what can be achieved.

Flesh and blood

The idiom "flesh and blood" refers to people who are related to us by blood, such as family members or close friends. It is often used in a figurative sense to describe someone who is like family to us, even if they are not actually related by blood.

On one’s uppers

The idiom "on one's uppers" means to be broke or to have no money left. It can also mean to be out of business, to be struggling financially, or to have one's reputation ruined. The phrase comes from the early 18th century and means "in possession.