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What Are Idioms

An idiom is a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase

Sep 15 2025

Idiom: A penny for your thoughts

Idiom: A penny for your thoughts

Meaning: A way of asking someone to share their thoughts with you. For example: ‘I’ll give you a penny if you tell me your thoughts’.

 

 

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Sep 11 2025

Idiom: Actions speak louder than words

Idiom: Actions speak louder than words

Meaning: What someone actually does means more than what they say.. So someone actually handing you a bunch of flowers rather than just saying, ‘Ah I’ll get you some flowers tomorrow. ‘

 

 

Written by idioms14 · Categorized: British Idioms · Tagged: Actions speak louder than words

Sep 04 2025

Idiom: Blow One’s Own Trumpet

Idiom: Blow One’s Own Trumpet.

Meaning: To toot one’s own Horn describes talking about oneself in a prideful way, though often in a self-aware manner. In essence, you’re giving yourself credit for being right about something or having accomplished something impressive!

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Sep 04 2025

Idiom: Toot One’s Own Horn.

Idiom: Toot One’s Own Horn.

Meaning: To toot one’s own Horn describes talking about oneself in a prideful way, though often in a self-aware manner. In essence, you’re giving yourself credit for being right about something or having accomplished something impressive!

Written by idioms14 · Categorized: American Idioms · Tagged: Idiom: Toot One’s Own Horn.

Oct 05 2020

Idiom: Jump for Joy.

Idiom: Jump for Joy.

Meaning: To be very happy and excited about something that has happened.
Abi was jumping for joy when she heard the news, that she would be starting a new job in a few days!

Written by idioms14 · Categorized: American Idioms · Tagged: Idioms: Jump for Joy.

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