Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
7 idioms
Tier 2 · intermediate (1)
Tier 3 · advanced (6)
raison d'être
Formal
the most important reason for something or someone's existence
fall foul of
Formal
to get into trouble with someone or break a rule or law
fly in the face of
Formal
to oppose or be the opposite of what is expected, accepted, or sensible
not to put too fine a point on it
Formal
used before saying something directly and bluntly
above one's station
Formal
behaving as if you belong to a higher social class or rank than you do
the proof of the pudding is in the eating
Formal
You can only judge something's value by trying or experiencing it.