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 pound, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
800-pound gorilla
CEFR C1the biggest, most powerful player in a market, which dominates everything around it
Informal
penny wise, pound foolish
CEFR C1being careful with small amounts of money while wasting large amounts
Neutral