Fixed expressions
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.
Idioms containing is, including its inflections. Clear word filter
enough is enough
CEFR B1used to say that something unwelcome must stop because you will tolerate no more
it's a small world
CEFR B1used to express surprise at an unexpected connection or meeting
Matching variant: It is a small world
that's another story
CEFR B1used to say a topic is separate and won't be discussed now
it's all Greek to me
CEFR B2I cannot understand it at all
Matching variant: It is Greek to me
it's early days
CEFR B2it is too soon to know how something will turn out
mum's the word
CEFR B2used to request or promise that something will remain secret
Matching variant: Mum is the word
put your money where your mouth is
CEFR B2to back up your words with action, especially money
six of one and half a dozen of the other
CEFR B2two alternatives have no meaningful difference
Matching variant: It is six of one and half a dozen of the other
that's the way the cookie crumbles
CEFR B2used to accept an unfortunate result as something that happens in life
Matching variant: That is the way the cookie crumbles
the coast is clear
CEFR B2it is safe to proceed without being seen or stopped
your guess is as good as mine
CEFR B2I do not know the answer either
Bob's your uncle
CEFR C1used after simple instructions to signal that the task is finished or the result achieved
the fat is in the fire
CEFR C1something has happened that is likely to cause trouble
the jig is up
CEFR C1a deception or secret scheme has been discovered and cannot continue