English Idioms

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Random Idioms

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Hakuna Matata

Hakuna Matata is a Swahili phrase that means "no worries" or "life is good". It's commonly used as an expression of contentment or the belief that everything will work out in the end.

Laughing stock

The idiom "laughing stock" refers to someone or something that is typically the source of amusement or ridicule among others. It can also refer to a person or thing that is particularly vulnerable or easy to ridicule.

Time and again

"Time and again" is an idiom that means repeatedly or consistently. It refers to a situation or action that happens multiple times, usually in the past or will happen in the future.

Good egg

The idiom "good egg" refers to someone who is kind, honest, reliable, and generally well-liked by others. It's often used to describe a person who has a good character and is trustworthy.

Touch off

The idiom "touch off" is used to describe an action that starts something else or leads to a specific outcome. It can also mean to trigger or provoke an emotion, behavior, or event.