English Idioms

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Random Idioms

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No news is good news

The idiom "no news is good news" means that there are no new developments, events or updates to report about a particular situation. It implies that the absence of news is a positive thing as it indicates that nothing negative or unexpected has happened.

Call of the wild

The "call of the wild" refers to a strong desire to be outdoors, enjoying nature, and participating in physical activities such as hunting or hiking.

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.

Marry in haste, repent at leisure

The idiom "marry in haste, repent at leisure" means that someone rushes into a marriage or important decision without fully thinking it through, only to regret their actions later on.

Pie in the sky

The idiom "pie in the sky" means a plan or idea that is impractical, unrealistic, or impossible to achieve. It often refers to something that someone proposes as a solution to a problem but lacks any actual practicality or feasibility.