11 funny idioms everyone must know
Idioms are expressions that are used
in every language. These phrases usually do not follow the rules of a language
and grammar too sometimes. If you look at the literal meanings of an idiom, it
may not make a perfect sense. But yeah this is what an idiom does. Says something
else and always points somewhere else.
I guess all of you are familiar with
Idioms, but I have collected some of the hilarious idioms for you. Enjoy.
Bob is your uncle:
Oh, you want directions to the
college. No problem, go straight on this road until you reach the traffic
signal, take right and Bob is your uncle.
Haha seems funny right, so “Bob is
your uncle” means “there you go”.
For Donkey’s years:
Usually this idiom is used jokingly
to express for how long time there has been stressful workload without any
improvement.
I have been a carpenter for donkey’s
years.
Cat got your tongue:
So why are you suspiciously sitting silent
among your friends? If a cat steals your tongue, you won’t be able to speak
right? This is what is means.
Sarah, why are you not speaking? Has
the cat got your tongue?
Break a leg!
Imagine, you are about to have an important
exam and your friend says, “Break a leg”. It does not mean he is not your
well-wisher or he wants you to break your leg. It is a way of saying “Good luck”.
Usually it is said when a performer
is about to perform on stage, ironically. But it is being used in daily life
conversations too. So, guess what, you are safe to use it whenever you need to wish
luck to anyone.
In one’s birthday suit:
So, what were you wearing when you
came into this world? Absolutely nothing. This is what this phrase means, to be
completely naked.
He was forced to be in his birthday’s
suit to have a medical checkup.
When Chickens have teeth:
Chickens don’t have teeth, so it is
a thing that is never going to happen. This phrase comes from French and is
used when there are no chances of any happening.
When chickens have teeth, I will try
to contact with my ex.
Heart in your mouth:
Your heart is located under your
ribs NOT in your mouth. But when you get frightened or anxious, you get this
funny feeling and your heart beats faster that you can feel it in your throat
right? So, here comes this phrase to show how frightened you are!
Not have a leg to stand on:
This literally gives away its
meaning. It means when you don’t have any logic or proof or reason to prove you
are right.
You are telling that the accountant
corrupted the accounts, but you don’t have a leg to stand on, come on!
Lend an ear:
If your English-speaking friend asks
you to lend him an ear. Don’t worry, he is not going to run away with your ear.
It is a literal way of saying “listen to me”. So, you are alright I guess.
A sight for sore eyes:
So, when your eyes are sore, you
would not want to see anybody I guess. But someone who is very special? You may
still agree to use your sore eyes to see him, right? So, a literal way to tell
how happy you get by seeing someone.
He is a sight for my sore eyes.
Hit the books:
Imagine your mother says, enough TV
for today, now hit the books. It does NOT mean to get a stick and start
whipping the books. It means to open them up and study.
I am sure you must have liked these.
Please mention which one was your favorite and also if I shall write a daily
post on idioms or not? Your comments are much appreciated.
