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Idioms are a captivating aspect of language that make our conversations more colorful and expressive. They are unique phrases or expressions that go beyond the literal meanings of their individual words, often carrying figurative or cultural significance. In this Padlet, you'll find a collection of popular English idioms, their meanings, and examples of how to use them in everyday conversation.

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What you're doing is too risky

I'd advise against investing all your money in a single stock. It's generally not a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket; diversifying your investments can reduce risks.

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Trust someone

Even though he arrived late to the meeting, I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and assume that he had a valid reason for the delay.

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Doing something poorly in order to save time or money

Even though the project was behind schedule, it's crucial that we don't resort to cutting corners in our work to meet the deadline.

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Tell something briefly

To make a long story short, after years of hard work and dedication, she finally achieved her dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur.

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To joke with someone

She told me that she won the lottery, but I couldn't believe it. I thought she was just pulling my leg until she showed me the winning ticket.

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To get something over with because it is inevitable

Faced with the daunting task of presenting in front of a large audience, she decided to bite the bullet and deliver her speech with confidence.

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My patience has run out

His constant lateness was annoying, but when he forgot my birthday, it was the last straw, and I decided to end our friendship.

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We'll cross that bridge when we come to it

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We'll cross that bridge when we come to it

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Let's not talk about that problem right now

Let's not worry about potential problems at this stage. We'll cross that bridge when we get there and deal with any challenges as they come up.

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Go to sleep

After a long and exhausting day at work, I can't wait to hit the sack and get a good night's sleep.

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Tell me what you're thinking

As they sat in the park, he looked lost in thought, so she leaned over and said, 'A penny for your thoughts?' hoping to learn what was on his mind.

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Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable

Instead of addressing the issue directly, he tends to beat around the bush, making it difficult to have a clear and productive conversation about the problem.

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Take on a project that you cannot finish

She's been working two jobs while studying full-time, and it seems like she may have bitten off more than she can chew. It's starting to take a toll on her health.

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Very expensive

The latest smartphone model looks amazing, but it costs an arm and a leg, so I'm not sure if I can afford it right now.

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He has bigger things to take care of than what we are talking about now

I know this issue seems important, but right now, we have bigger fish to fry, like meeting the project deadline that's just around the corner.

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a good thing that seemed bad at first

Losing my job turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as it gave me the opportunity to start my own successful business.