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365 More American English Idioms: An Idiom a Day

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In this article, we will provide you with a list of 365 American English idioms, one for each day of the year. An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the individual words. Idioms are often used in everyday speech and writing, and they can add color and flavor to your language.

365 More American English Idioms: An Idiom A Day

by Michael DiGiacomo

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If you are an English learner, idioms can be a bit challenging to understand. However, with practice, you will be able to use idioms correctly and confidently. To help you get started, we will provide each idiom with an explanation and an example.

List of Idioms

January 1: A penny saved is a penny earned.
January 2: Actions speak louder than words.
January 3: All good things must come to an end.
January 4: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
January 5: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
January 6: A leopard cannot change its spots.
January 7: A stitch in time saves nine.
January 8: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
January 9: April showers bring May flowers.
January 10: As easy as pie.
January 11: At the end of the day.
January 12: Back to square one.
January 13: Beat around the bush.
January 14: Bend over backwards.
January 15: Better late than never.
January 16: Between a rock and a hard place.
January 17: Big fish in a small pond.
January 18: Bite off more than you can chew.
January 19: Break a leg!
January 20: Burn the midnight oil.
January 21: Call it a day.
January 22: Can't judge a book by its cover.
January 23: Cat got your tongue?
January 24: Caught red-handed.
January 25: Change of heart.
January 26: Chew the fat.
January 27: Chip on your shoulder.
January 28: Clean slate.
January 29: Clear as mud.
January 30: Cold feet.
January 31: Come a long way.
February 1: Cost an arm and a leg.
February 2: Count your blessings.
February 3: Cut to the chase.
February 4: Dance around the issue.
February 5: Dead as a doornail.
February 6: Devil's advocate.
February 7: Do a double take.
February 8: Do the math.
February 9: Don't beat around the bush.
February 10: Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
February 11: Don't cry over spilled milk.
February 12: Don't give up your day job.
February 13: Don't judge a book by its cover.
February 14: Don't let the grass grow under your feet.
February 15: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
February 16: Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
February 17: Don't rain on my parade.
February 18: Down to the wire.
February 19: Drop in the bucket.
February 20: Eat crow.
February 21: Easy does it.
February 22: Elbow grease.
February 23: Elephant in the room.
February 24: Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.
February 25: Every cloud has a silver lining.
February 26: Every dog has its day.
February 27: Face the music.
February 28: Fall between the cracks.
March 1: Fast and furious.
March 2: Feel under the weather.
March 3: Few and far between.
March 4: Fight fire with fire.
March 5: Fish out of water.
March 6: Fit as a fiddle.
March 7: Follow the leader.
March 8: For crying out loud!
March 9: For the birds.
March 10: Fork in the road.
March 11: Four walls.
March 12: Full of beans.
March 13: Get a head start.
March 14: Get a jump on.
March 15: Get cold feet.
March 16: Get down to business.
March 17: Get over it.
March 18: Get the ball rolling.
March 19: Get the lead out.
March 20: Get your act together.
March 21: Get your ducks in a row.
March 22: Give and take.
March 23: Give it your all.
March 24: Give someone a hand.
March 25: Go against the grain.
March 26: Go back to square one.
March 27: Go the extra mile.
March 28: Good riddance.
March 29: Gotcha!
March 30: Grease the wheels.
March 31: Green with envy.

We hope you have enjoyed this list of American English idioms. We encourage you to use these idioms in your everyday speech and writing. The more you use them, the more comfortable you will become with them. And, who knows, you might even start to sound like a native speaker!

365 More American English Idioms: An Idiom A Day

by Michael DiGiacomo

4.3 out of 5