General Idioms

Out of nowhere
Meaning: unexpected

In the nick of time
Meaning: when something happens at the last possible moment

Up a creek without a paddle
Meaning: in a bad situation

I was knocked on my heels
Meaning: I was surprised

Hang on a second
Meaning: wait for a moment

Spur of the moment
Meaning: to make a random decision

Check out that
Meaning: give that a look

You pulled a fast one
Meaning: to trick someone

The stars have aligned
Meaning: the moment is right

Stick with your goal/stick with it
Meaning: to continue doing something

Idioms by Category

Idioms

A blessing in disguise
Meaning seems bad, but it's actually good

A piece of cake
Meaning Easy

Actions speak louder than words
Meaning actions are more important than words

Beating around the bush
Meaning not discussing what is important/procrastinating

Big task on your hand
Meaning having something important to finish

Break a leg
Meaning wishing someone to do well/ good luck

Can’t stand (something)
Meaning to dislike something

Check out that
Meaning give that a look

Close but no cigar
Meaning close but failed at the end

Don't sweat it
Meaning don’t worry about it

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