20 expression with meaning
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1.Play it by ear
Meaning: Playing something by ear means that rather than sticking to a defined plan, you will see how things go and decide on a course of action as you go along.
2.Raining cats and dogs
Meaning: We Brits are known for our obsession with the weather
3.Can’t do something to save my life
Meaning: “Can’t do something to save your life” is a hyperbolic way of saying that you’re completely inept at something. It’s typically used in a self-deprecating manner or to indicate reluctance to carry out a task requested of one.
4.Turn a blind eye
Meaning: To “turn a blind eye” to something means to pretend not to have noticed it.
5.Fat chance
Meaning: We use the expression “fat chance” to refer to something that is incredibly unlikely.
6.Pot calling the kettle black
Meaning: We use this expression to refer to someone who criticises someone else, for something they they themselves are guilty of.
7.Once in a blue moon
Meaning: The phrase refers to something that happens very infrequently.
8.Head in the clouds
Meaning: Used to describe someone who is not being realistic
9.Mad as a hatter
Meaning: “Mad as a hatter” refers to someone who is completely crazy. A similar expression is “mad as a March hare”.
10.Driving me up the wall
Meaning: This expression is used when something (or someone) is causing extreme exasperation and annoyance. A similar expression meaning the same thing is “driving me round the bend”.