This document defines 40 common English idioms and phrases through examples and explanations of their meanings. Some of the idioms and phrases explained include "leave someone in the lurch" which means to abandon someone waiting for your help, "good riddance to bad rubbish" which expresses satisfaction at being rid of someone unwanted, and "make my day" which means to give someone great pleasure.

1. Leave inthe lurch Example:he wasleftinthe lurchwhencar broke down.Meaning:to leave someone
waitingforor anticipatingyouraction4
5. Good riddance tobad rubbishExample:thankgod!Dev isgone good riddance tobad rubbish.
Meaning:Expressingsatisfactionforbeingridof someoneorsomething5
6. Shell outExample:shelloutthe moneynow don’targue aboutit.Meaning:Payor reimburse6
7. I hope so Example :I hope soto do well inthe interview,thenIwill getthe job.Meaning:to believe,
desire,ortrust7
8. I hope not Example:Ihope notthat I will be inoffice verylate.Meaning:notable tolearnor act, or
workas desired.8
9. I believesoExample :Ibelieve sothatthe tree will grow andgive me fruits.Meaning:to have a
convictionthatis,wasor will happen.9
10. I don’tbelieve soExample :Idon’tbelieve somuchinmagic.Meaning:I have no beliefin……..10
11. I don’tcare I don’tcare if I passor fail inthe exam.Meaning:Iam indifferent.11
12. Make my day Example :You didso well inyourinterview itmade yourfathersday.Meaning:Give
one great pleasure.12
13. Underthe weatherExample:Iamfeelingunderthe weather.Meaning:Iam not feelingwell .13
14. I feel likeExample:Ifeel like sleeping./Ifeel like eatingacake.Meaning: I want or wishtosleepor
eat …..14
15. I don’tfeel likeExample:Idon’tfeel likeeatingbroccoli.Meaning:Idon’twant to …….15
16. Canyou helpme?Example:Canyouhelpme?:can youhelpme withmyhomework.Meaning:
wouldyouassistme.16
17. Leave me alone Example:Leave me alone Iamnottalkingto you.Meaning: I needsome time away
fromyou or I am veryangry withyou.17
18. It’son the house Example:The cupcake is onthe house.Meaning:free or complimentary.18
19. It’son me Example:Iwill Payiton me.Meaning: It ismy indulgence ortreat.19
20. Are youbusy?Example:CanI talkto you now or are youbusy?Meaning: can I disturb20
21. Are youall right?Example:Are youall right?Do you needanything.Meaning:comfort andoffer
help21
22. Do youmindif I…? Example:Doyoumindif I if I finishthislaterMiss?Meaning:doyouhave any
objectiontomysuggestion.22
23. Be careful!Example:Be careful whenyouwalkonwetthe floor.Meaning:cautioningorwarning23
24. Watch out!Example:Watchout for bananapeel whenyouwalking.Meaning:tobe on onesguard;
be cautious24

2. 25. Sayit again,please!Example:Sayitagain,please!Iunable tounderstand.Meaning:please repeat
it.25
26. I’ll be there Example:I’llbe there inaboutanhour.Meaning: assurance youwill keepyour
promise26
27. I’ll be backsoonExample:Thankyoufor the help,I’ll be backsoon.Meaning:thisisnot the last
meeting.27
28. I thinksoExample:Doyouthinkso that thisnecklace suitsmyattire?Meaning:askingforan
opinion.28
29. I don’tthinksoExample:Isee yourheel isbroken.Idon’tthinksoMeaning:I don’tbelieve thatis
happeningtome.29
30. I guesssoExample:Iguesssohe shouldcall me.Meaning: basisof probabilityalone30
31. I guessnotExample:IguessnotDev,we will doit tomorrow.Meaning:dontthinkso;I expectnot;I
suppose not;31
32. I have myway Example:Ihave myway to getextrapocketmoneyfrommy mom.Meaning:to
compel,constrain,oroblige (oneself orsomeone) todosomething32
33. Finda wayExample:Ineedtofinda way to solve thiscashflow.Meaning :The answertoor
dispositionof aproblem.33
34. Youcan tell Example:Youcantell me whatyou wantsay.Meaning: trustme or believe me34
35. I’mon myway Example:I’monmy wayfromoffice towork.Meaning: I am travellingone pointto
another.35
36. Letme knowExample:Letme know if youneedanything.Meaning:Iamofferingyoumyhelpand
support.36
37. Nopain,no gain!Example:Nopain,nogain!Meaning: Successful,Youmustworkhard forwhat
youwant and be37
38. KeepgoingExample:Itry to keepme goingtill the end.Meaning:keepsomeoneorsomething
progressing38
39. The same to youExample:Thankyouand the same to you Meaning: somethingpreviously
mentionedordescribed39
40. KeepbusyExample:If youkeepbusy,youwill notbe bored.Meaning:Tobecome involvedwith,
do,or take part insomething40