IDIOMS-English-Australia-New Zealand
Idioms from Other English-Speaking Countries Idioms from English-Speaking Countries: Australia & New Zealand English is spoken around the world, but each country has its own unique idioms that add color…
IDIOMS-English-North America-UK-
Idioms English-: North America, & UK English is spoken around the world, but each country has its own unique idioms that add color to conversations. From North America to the…
IDIOMS-Caribbean-Barbados
IDIOMS-Caribbean-Barbados Island Expressions with Deep MeaningCaribbean idioms reflect the region’s vibrant culture, rich history, and everyday life. For example, Jamaica’s lively phrase “mi deh yah” shows resilience and pride in…
IDIOMS-Caribbean-Grenada
Caribbean Idioms: Grenada Expressions That Tell a Story The Caribbean is known for its vibrant culture and rich history, and its idioms are no exception. From the beaches of Jamaica…
IDIOMS-Caribbean -Jamaica
Caribbean Idioms: Expressions That Tell a Story The Caribbean is known for its vibrant culture and rich history, and its idioms are no exception. From the beaches of Jamaica to…
IDIOMS-North America-Canada-USA-Mexico
Idioms Across North America: Unique Expressions and Their Meanings Language is full of colorful expressions. They bring conversations to life. In North America idioms reflect history, culture, and daily experiences.…
IDIOMS-South America: Spanish & Portuguese
Idioms from South America: Spanish & Portuguese Expressions South America is home to diverse cultures and languages, mainly Spanish and Portuguese. These idioms reflect the unique humor, wisdom, and way…
IDIOMS- South Africa regions
Idioms from Around the World: A Window into Language and Culture Idioms are expressions that carry meanings beyond their literal words. They reflect the history, humor, and mindset of a…
Idioms Europe: France-Germany-Portugal
🇪🇺 Idioms from Europe: France, Germany, and Portugal Idioms from Around the World: A Window into Language and Culture Idioms are expressions that carry meanings beyond their literal words. They…
Chinese Idiom: Bǎi-lǐ tiāo-yī = 百里挑一
Chinese Idiom: Bǎi-lǐ tiāo-yī = 百里挑一: cream of the crop. Literally in Chinese “Select one from hundred”. Bǎi 百 = hundred, lǐ 里 = among, tiāo 挑 = select, yī…
Japanese Idioms: nana korobi ya oki
Japanese: nana korobi ya oki (idiom) = 七転び八起き: Fall seven times, get up eight. If at first you don't succeed, try and try again. Example: Don't give up, nana korobi…
Nakit silmillä
Finnish: Nakit silmillä (idiom); to be very drunk, literally in Finnish “To have small sausages on your eyes”. Nakit-silmilla (Phonetic text) Example: You can not drive home by yourself if…
Nu komt de aap uit de mouw
Dutch: Nu-Komt-de-aap-uit-de-mouw (idiom) Now it’s starting to make sense Nu komt de aap uit de mouw : literally in Dutch “Now comes the monkey out of the sleeve”. Example: After…
Is fánach an áit a bhfaighfeá gliomach
Irish Idiom:Is-fanach-an-ait-a-bhfaighfea-gliomach = Is fánach an áit a bhfaighfeá gliomach; It's a small world. Literally in Irish “What an odd place to find a lobster.” Example: When we are in…
Sana, sana colito de rana
Spanish idiom: Sana-sana-colito-de-rana = Sana, sana colito de rana: It's just a phrase parents use when tending to their child's injury. Literally in Spanish “Heal, heal, frog's butt”. Example: After…
Zwei Dumme, ein Gedanke
German idiom: Zwei-Dumme, ein-Gedanke = Zwei Dumme, ein Gedanke: great minds think alike, literally in German “two dumb people, one thought.” Example: Zwei-Dumme, ein-Gedanke is actually “great minds think alike,…
Das ist mir Wurst
German idiom: Das-ist-mir-Wurst = Das ist mir Wurst: I don't care / It doesn't matter to me. Literally in German “This is sausage to me.” Example: “Leave me alone, Das-ist-mir-Wurst.”…
shí-quán shí-měi 十全十美
Chinese idiom: shí-quán shí-měi 十全十美 Literal translation: Ten, entirety, ten, beauty. This idiom is used to describe something that is flawless and perfect. You can also use it to describe…
jiǔ-niú yī-máo 九牛一毛
Chinese idiom: jiu-niú yī-máo 九牛一毛 Literal translation: Nine cows, one strand of cow hair. This idiom is used to refer to something very small that you wouldn’t notice. It’s very…
bā-miàn líng-óng 八面玲珑
Chinese idiom: bā-miàn líng-óng = 八面玲珑 Literal translation: Eight sides, exquisite/delicate. This one is a bit more complex because its meaning has shifted over time. Originally, it was used to…