Expression Cards: idiom
4001 cards available.
idiom
space out
Meaning
to stop paying attention
Example
He tends to **space out** during long meetings.
idiom
spaced out
Meaning
not paying attention; lost in thought
Example
He looked completely **spaced out** during the meeting.
idiom
spam someone
Meaning
to send too many messages or unnecessary information
Example
Don’t **spam me** with notifications every minute!
idiom
spark an idea
Meaning
to cause someone to have a new thought or idea
Example
That movie **sparked an idea** for my next project.
idiom
Speak from the heart
Meaning
To speak honestly and sincerely.
Example
When he apologized, he really **spoke from the heart**.
idiom
speak of the devil
Meaning
said when someone appears just as you mention them
Example
**Speak of the devil**, here comes John now!
idiom
speak one’s mind
Meaning
to say exactly what one thinks
Example
She always **speaks her mind**, even if it offends people.
idiom
speak out
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and boldly
Example
Employees are encouraged to **speak out** about improvements.
idiom
Speak the truth
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
idiom
Speak the truth and shame the devil
Meaning
Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.
Example
She always believes that **speak the truth and shame the devil** is the right way.
idiom
speak up
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and clearly
Example
If you disagree, please **speak up** during the meeting.
idiom
speak your mind
Meaning
to say exactly what you think
Example
Don't be afraid to **speak your mind**.
idiom
speaking for myself
Meaning
stating one’s personal opinion only, not others’
Example
**Speaking for myself**, I think we should wait.
idiom
Speaking personally
Meaning
Expressing one’s personal view or opinion
Example
Speaking personally, I wouldn’t take that risk.
idiom
spend money like water
Meaning
to spend money freely or wastefully
Example
She **spends money like water** on clothes.
idiom
spill the beans
Meaning
to reveal a secret
Example
She accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
idiom
spill the tea
Meaning
to share gossip or secrets
Example
Come on, **spill the tea** - what happened at the party?
idiom
spill your guts
Meaning
to tell someone all your private feelings or secrets
Example
After a few drinks, he started to **spill his guts** about his failed marriage.
idiom
Spin a story
Meaning
To present a story in a way that is intended to influence people's opinions or beliefs.
Example
The journalist managed to **spin a story** that made the politician look like a hero.
idiom
spin doctor
Meaning
a person who gives a favorable interpretation of events to the media
Example
The politician hired a **spin doctor** to handle the press.
idiom
Spin the story
Meaning
To present information in a biased or manipulative way
Example
The politician tried to **spin the story** to his advantage.
idiom
spin the truth
Meaning
to present a situation in a way that benefits a particular perspective
Example
The politician tried to **spin the truth** about the scandal to protect his reputation.
idiom
spin up
Meaning
to start something quickly, especially a system
Example
The IT team can **spin up** a test server in minutes.
idiom
spin-off
Meaning
a product or show that results from another existing one
Example
The successful TV show led to a **spin-off** featuring the same characters.