Heard an English idiom and not sure what it means? Use this idiom finder to search 40+ common English idioms. Every result gives you a clear meaning and a natural example sentence, so you can understand the expression and start using it yourself.
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Idioms With Full Guides on IdiomsResolve
These popular idioms have complete guides on our site, with meanings, origins, more examples and common mistakes to avoid:
- Break the Ice — starting conversations in social situations
- Under the Weather — talking about feeling sick
- Hit the Sack — a casual way to talk about going to sleep
- Break a Leg — wishing someone good luck
- Bite the Bullet — facing something difficult bravely
- Beat Around the Bush — avoiding the main point
- Cut to the Chase — getting straight to the point
- Speak of the Devil — when the person you mentioned suddenly appears
How to Learn Idioms Faster
Do not memorize long lists. Learn two or three idioms a day, read the example sentences out loud, and then write one example from your own life. Using an idiom in your own sentence is the fastest way to remember it — much faster than reading the meaning again and again.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many idioms are in the finder?
The finder currently searches more than 40 of the most common English idioms, and we add new ones as their full guides are published on the site.
What if the idiom I heard is not listed?
Try searching a single key word from the idiom, such as “weather” or “cake”. Idioms are matched by both their name and their meaning, so a shorter search usually finds the right one.
Can I use these example sentences?
Yes. The examples are written for learners, so feel free to practise with them and adapt them to your own situations.