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 or, including its inflections. Clear word filter
4 idioms
come hell or high water
CEFR B2whatever difficulties or obstacles arise
Informal
shape up or ship out
CEFR B2improve your behavior or performance or else leave
Informal
fish or cut bait
CEFR C1choose between taking useful action and stepping aside
Informal
put up or shut up
CEFR C1prove a claim through action or stop making it
Informal