Idiomatic Expressions for TOELF and IELTS

Idiomatic Expressions for TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, CAMBRIDGE and MORE.

Welcome to the Idiomatic Expressions Hub!

English is full of colorful and quirky expressions that don’t always make sense if you translate them word for word. These are called idioms—phrases whose meanings go beyond the literal meanings of the individual words. Understanding idiomatic expressions is key to sounding more natural and fluent in English.

On this page, you’ll find a collection of idioms organized alphabetically across 12 separate pages, making it easy to explore and learn them step by step. Whether you’re an ESL student or just someone looking to expand your English vocabulary, this resource will help you recognize, understand, and confidently use idiomatic expressions in everyday conversation.

Start exploring the list of Idiomatic Expressions below and bring your English to life with idioms!

Idiomatic Expressions 1 (A – B)

This is the first of twelve pages (1/12) of alphabetically organized idiomatic expressions. These expressions begin with the letters A and B. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a challenging quiz about these idiomatic expressions.

Idiomatic Expressions 2 (C)

This is the second of twelve pages (2/12) of alphabetically organized idiomatic expressions. These expressions begin with the letters A and B. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a challenging quiz about these idiomatic expressions.

Idiomatic Expressions 3 (D – F)

This is the third of twelve pages (3/12) of alphabetically organized idiomatic expressions. These expressions begin with the letters D, E and F. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a challenging quiz about these idiomatic expressions.

Idiomatic Expressions 4 (F – G)

This is the fourth of twelve pages (4/12) of alphabetically organized idiomatic expressions. These expressions begin with the letters F and G. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a challenging quiz about these idiomatic expressions.

Idiomatic Expressions 5 (G – H)

This is the fifth of twelve pages (5/12) of alphabetically organized idiomatic expressions. These expressions begin with the letters G and H. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a challenging quiz about these idiomatic expressions.

Idiomatic Expressions 6 (I – L)

This is the sixth of twelve pages (6/12) of alphabetically organized idiomatic expressions. These expressions begin with the letters I-J-K and L. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a challenging quiz about these idiomatic expressions.

Idiomatic Expressions 7 (L – O)

This is the seventh of twelve pages (7/12) of alphabetically organized idiomatic expressions. These expressions begin with the letters L-M-N and O. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a challenging quiz about these idiomatic expressions.

Idiomatic Expressions 8 (P)

This is the eighth of twelve pages (8/12) of alphabetically organized idiomatic expressions. These expressions begin with the letter P. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a challenging quiz about these idiomatic expressions.

Idiomatic Expressions 9 (R – S)

This is the ninth of twelve pages (9/12) of alphabetically organized idiomatic expressions. These expressions begin with the letters R and S. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a challenging quiz about these idiomatic expressions.

Idiomatic Expressions 10 (S – T)

This is the tenth of twelve pages (10/12) of alphabetically organized idiomatic expressions. These expressions begin with the letters S and T. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a challenging quiz about these idiomatic expressions.

Idiomatic Expressions 11 (T)

This is the eleventh of twelve pages (11/12) of alphabetically organized idiomatic expressions. These expressions all begin with the letter T. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a challenging quiz about these idiomatic expressions.

Idiomatic Expressions 12 (T – W)

This is the twelfth of twelve pages (12/12) of alphabetically organized idiomatic expressions. These expressions all begin with the letters T-U and W. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a challenging quiz about these idiomatic expressions.