English Idioms

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Random Idioms

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Make ends meet

The idiom "make ends meet" means to earn enough money or have enough resources to cover one's expenses, and often implies just barely managing to do so. It can also mean doing whatever is necessary or acceptable to make ends meet, even if it is not ideal or desirable.

Turn a deaf ear

The idiom "turn a deaf ear" means to ignore or pay no attention to something. It implies that someone is deliberately choosing not to listen or acknowledge what is happening around them.

Couch potato

The idiom "couch potato" refers to someone who spends a lot of time sitting on the couch or lying down in a similar position, usually watching television or engaging in other leisure activities that require little physical activity.

Bring someone to book

The idiom "bring someone to book" means to expose or reveal someone's wrongdoings, mistakes, or secrets. It is a figurative expression that implies the person being exposed is guilty of something and will be held accountable for their actions.

In one’s blood

The idiom "in one's blood" means something that is deeply ingrained or part of someone's character, personality, or nature. It implies a sense of innate or instinctual behavior.