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 if, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
if looks could kill
CEFR B2used to emphasize how angry or hostile someone's expression is
Informal
run it up the flagpole and see who salutes
CEFR C1present an idea tentatively to find out who supports it
Informal
Matching variant: Run it up the flagpole and see if anybody salutes