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 standard, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
gold standard
CEFR B2the best or most reliable example of its kind
Neutral
bog standard
CEFR C1completely ordinary, with no special features (British, informal)
Informal