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 somebody, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
quote somebody on something
CEFR B2to repeat what someone said, attributing the words to them
Informal
throw somebody in at the deep end
CEFR B2to make someone start a difficult task with little preparation or help
Informal