Explanation and examples of English idioms.

English Idioms – every man and his dog

Idiom every man and his dog Definition there were a lot of people there Example I thought it would be a private meeting but every man and his dog turned up and I couldn’t even get a seat. See also: English Idioms – earn a living English Idioms – easy as pie  

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English Idioms – earn a living

Idiom earn a living Definition to do a job to make money to live on Example Don’t blame me! I’m just trying to earn a living. See also: English Idioms – every man and his dog English Idioms – easy as pie  

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English Idioms – easy as pie

Idiom easy as pie Definition very easy Example That test was easy as pie. I’m sure I’ve passed. See also: English Idioms – every man and his dog English Idioms – earn a living  

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English Idioms – don’t put all your eggs in one basket

Idiom don’t put all your eggs in one basket Definition don’t put too much importance on just one thing because if that fails you have nothing Example He invested all his money in shares in one company and when that company went bankrupt he lost everything. He shouldn’t have put all his eggs in one basket. See also: English Idioms […]

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English Idioms – don’t count your chickens before they hatch

Idiom don’t count your chickens before they hatch Definition don’t be to sure something will happen until it actually happens Example He had bought a new car and then the market crashed and he found himself in debt. He counted his chickens before they hatched. See also: English Idioms – don’t put all your eggs in one basket English Idioms […]

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English Idioms – dead heat

Idiom dead heat Definition no clear winner Example The election was a dead heat until the media learned of his affair and then smith won a landslide. See also: English Idioms – don’t put all your eggs in one basket English Idioms – don’t put all your eggs in one basket

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