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 between, including its inflections. Clear word filter
3 idioms
between a rock and a hard place
CEFR B2facing two equally bad options, neither of which can be avoided
Informal
few and far between
CEFR B2rare and separated by long intervals or distances
Neutral
read between the lines
CEFR B2To understand a hidden or implied meaning that is not stated directly.
Neutral