Idioms, at times, seem grammatically unusual as well. Idioms are a collection of words or phrases which have a figurative meaning that is generally well established and known.
Idioms are often used in stories, poems, and even in spoken words. Let us check some really creative and common examples of idioms and their subsequent meanings.
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It's not rocket science |
It's not complicated |
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Better late than never |
Better to arrive late than not to come at all |
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Once in a blue moon |
Once in a while, infrequently |
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No pain, no gain |
You have to work for what you want |
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Judge a book by its cover |
Rely on outward appearances |
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Wrap your head around something |
Understand something complicated |
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Time flies when you're having fun |
You don't notice how long something lasts when it's fun |
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Speak of the devil |
The person we were just talking about showed up! |
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A piece of cake |
An easy task/job |
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Miss the boat |
It's too late |
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Hang in there |
Don't give up |
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Penny for your thoughts |
Asking someone what is on their minds |
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Beat around the bush |
Trying to avoid a subject/person/situation |
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Burn the midnight oil |
Work or labour late into the night |
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Kill two birds with one stone |
Accomplish two things with the same effort |
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A dime a dozen |
Very common/commonplace |
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Hit the road |
Begin one’s journey |
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Have a blast |
To enjoy oneself, have a good time |