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English Expressions, Idioms & Phrasal Verbs | Meanings, Examples & Usage

Idiom Ai

an exceptionally smart system created by humans

"Chatbots have become the face of artificial genius."

Idiom Ai

a machine’s ability to make decisions that seem natural or human-like

"The new model shows a kind of artificial instinct while driving."

Idiom Ai

The simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn.

"The company has invested heavily in artificial intelligence to enhance automation."

Idiom Ai

an AI system designed to mimic the human brain's ability to recognize patterns and solve problems.

"The artificial neural network is capable of processing data in a way similar to the human brain."

Idiom Food

Very calm and relaxed.

"Even in stressful situations, she stays as cool as a cucumber."

Idiom Education

very easy to do or understand

"For him, solving math problems is as easy as ABC."

Idiom Opinion

As I understand; based on what I know

"As far as I can tell, everything is fine."

Idiom Opinion

used to express one’s personal opinion or feeling about something

"As far as I'm concerned, he did a great job."

Idiom Health

in very good health

"My grandfather is 80 but still as fit as a fiddle."

Idiom Animals

completely free; without worries

"After the exams, I felt as free as a bird."

Idiom Behavior

full of energy and not tired

"Even after the hike, she looked as fresh as a daisy."

Idiom Agriculture

Very inexperienced or new at something.

"He’s as green as grass in his new job."

Idiom Happiness

feeling completely happy and content

"After a long vacation, he was as happy as a clam."

Idiom Honesty

completely honest and trustworthy

"Everyone knows that Tom is as honest as the day is long."

Idiom Opinion

According to my understanding or opinion

"As I see it, we need to try a different strategy."

Idiom Luck

by chance; fortunately or unfortunately

"As luck would have it, I met my old friend at the airport."

Idiom Culture

Very old or ancient

"That legend is as old as the hills."

Idiom Animals

very strong and powerful

"He’s as strong as an ox after years of training."

Idiom Friendship

To be very close friends who share secrets.

"Lisa and Nora are as thick as thieves since childhood."

Idiom Intelligence

very stupid or slow-witted

"He’s as thick as two short planks, bless him."

Idiom Intelligence

very wise or knowledgeable

"My grandfather is as wise as an owl."

Idiom Curiosity

To be extremely curious and ask many questions.

"Kids often ask a million questions about everything."

Phrasal-verb Communication

to request information or clarification about something

"He asked about the results of the experiment."

Phrasal-verb Conversation

to ask many people the same question

"You should ask around to see if anyone knows a good plumber."

Phrasal-verb Communication

to ask several people for information about something

"He’s been asking around about the new manager."

Phrasal-verb Communication

to request something

"You should ask for help if you can’t finish the task."

Phrasal-verb Forgiveness

to request someone to forgive you

"I will ask for forgiveness for what I did."

Phrasal-verb Dating

to invite someone to go somewhere with you, especially on a date

"He finally had the courage to ask out his coworker for dinner."

Phrasal-verb Invitation

to invite someone to your place, often to talk or apologize

"He asked her over to say sorry for what happened."

Idiom Curiosity

To inquire wisely to gain understanding.

"Good researchers always ask the right questions."

Idiom Sleep

extremely tired and almost falling asleep

"You look asleep on your feet after working all day."

Idiom Travel

at a point where a decision must be made

"After years of travel, she found herself at a crossroads in life."

Idiom Patience

Very slowly.

"The traffic was moving at a snail’s pace."

Idiom Stress

so stressed or tired that one can hardly cope

"After working 80 hours this week, she’s at breaking point."

Idiom Medicine

extremely ill or very close to dying

"He was at death's door after the accident, but he survived."

Idiom Conflict

to be in constant conflict or fighting

"The two brothers were at each other’s throats all day."

Idiom Relaxation

feeling relaxed and comfortable

"He felt completely at ease in the quiet garden."

Idiom Conflict

in strong disagreement or conflict

"The two departments have been at loggerheads over the new policy."

Idiom Agreement

to disagree or be in conflict with someone or something

"His views are at odds with the company policy."

Idiom Peace

feeling calm and accepting of oneself

"She felt at peace with herself after making the decision."

Idiom Numbers

in a state of confusion or disorder

"After the renovation, the office was at sixes and sevens for weeks."

Idiom Mind

something that one is not actively thinking about but is still aware of

"The fear of failure was always at the back of his mind."

Idiom Decision

facing a decision or choice

"I’m at the crossroads in my career right now."

Idiom Change

at the most advanced position in a field

"The lab is at the cutting edge of medical research."

Idiom Fashion

Immediately; without hesitation.

"He’s ready to help at the drop of a hat."

Idiom Time

at the very last moment

"He submitted his assignment at the eleventh hour."

Idiom Stress

to be completely exhausted or out of patience

"After working all week without rest, I was at the end of my rope."

Idiom Problem

when everything is considered; ultimately

"At the end of the day, teamwork solved the problem."

Idiom Difficulty

to have no more patience or strength left to deal with a problem

"She’s at the end of her rope trying to manage her work and family together."

Idiom Anger

to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left

"After dealing with delays all day, she was at the end of her rope."