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 not, including its inflections. Clear word filter
last but not least
CEFR B1final in order but no less important
money doesn't grow on trees
CEFR B1Used to remind someone that money is limited and hard to earn.
not a pretty sight
CEFR B1someone or something that looks upsetting, embarrassing, or unpleasant
not on your life
CEFR B1used to refuse a suggestion in the strongest possible terms
not rocket science
CEFR B1not difficult to understand or do
don't put all your eggs in one basket
CEFR B2Don't risk everything on a single plan or possibility.
butter wouldn't melt in his mouth
CEFR C1he looks perfectly innocent or gentle despite behaving quite differently
not cricket
CEFR C1unfair, dishonorable, or contrary to accepted standards of behavior
not to mince one's words
CEFR C1to speak directly and honestly, even if it is unpleasant
not to put too fine a point on it
CEFR C1used before saying something directly and bluntly
that dog don't hunt
CEFR C1that explanation, proposal, or excuse is unconvincing or ineffective