Enhance your everyday English conversations with these useful idioms!

English Idioms

Definition: To die.

Example: "Sadly, my old dog kicked the bucket last week."

Definition: Alert, knowledgeable, and quick to respond.

Example: "You need to be on the ball if you want to succeed in this fast-paced environment."

Definition: To cost a lot of money.

Example: "Buying a new car would break the bank, so I'm sticking with my old one for now."

Definitions: A situation where one can enjoy the advantages of two different things at the same time.

Example: "Working from home gives her the best of both worlds: more family time and a comfortable work environment."

To become nervous or anxious about something and consider backing out.

Example "He got cold feet just before the wedding, but his friends convinced him to go through with it."