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 like, including its inflections. Clear word filter
4 idioms
sell like hot cakes
CEFR B1to be bought rapidly and in great numbers because many people want it
Neutral
tell it like it is
CEFR B1to describe a situation frankly, without softening or hiding the truth
Neutral
get on like a house on fire
CEFR B2To get along extremely well and quickly become close.
Informal
herding cats
CEFR C1trying to coordinate or control a group of highly independent people
Informal
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