Welcome to Idioms and Expressions
|
Welcome to the internet’s favorite source of “Expressions and Idioms”, where you can look for the equivalent meaning of expressions used in spoken English. We also have an ever expanding list of English equivalents of “Interesting Expressions” in other languages. We count on you not only to use this website, but also to help us expand it by providing us with even more expressions. Submit here: |
Beat a rap.
This idiom or expression has to do with:
Getting out of a bad legal situation without being punished.
A. Didn’t they arrest him for stealing from his mother?!
B. Yeah, but somehow he beat the rap and avoided going to jail!!
Also see:
Get away with something.
Stand up for someone. Stand up for something.
This idiom or expression is about:
Supporting someone.
Believing in someone.
I’m tired of being a quiet observer. Starting today, I’m standing up for victims of violence and their rights!
Also, see:
Taking a stand.
Nobody’s breaking china.
They’re not doing any damage.
Carrot and stick. Carrot on a stick.
This idiom or expression has to do with:
Tempting or luring someone.
She used the old carrot and stick trick and promised her son some ice cream before she could get him to eat the spinach.
Done in.
This idiom or expression means:
Finished.
Really tired.
True blue.
This idiom or expression like phrase means:
Loyal.
Faithful.
Really honest.
