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 will, including its inflections. Clear word filter
all hell broke loose
CEFR B2a situation suddenly became extremely noisy, chaotic, or violent
Matching variant: All hell will break loose
butter wouldn't melt in his mouth
CEFR C1he looks perfectly innocent or gentle despite behaving quite differently
Matching variant: Butter won't melt in my mouth
it will all come out in the wash
CEFR C1the problems or confusion will eventually be resolved
it will be a cold day in hell before
CEFR C1used to say emphatically that a particular event will never happen
that dog don't hunt
CEFR C1that explanation, proposal, or excuse is unconvincing or ineffective
Matching variant: That cock won't fight
your name will be mud
CEFR C1people will strongly disapprove of you and your reputation will suffer