สำนวนภาษาอังกฤษ 200 คำ ที่นิยมใช้ พบเห็นบ่อย ในชีวิตประจำวัน
รวม 200 Idiom ที่ใช้บ่อยในชีวิตประจำวัน
รวม สำนวนภาษาอังกฤษ ที่นิยมใช้ พบเห็นบ่อย จำนวน 200 คำ/สำนวน ดังรายการต่อไปนี้
- A Babe In The Woods
ตัวอย่าง What do you know? You are just a babe in the woods - A Slap On The Wrist
ตัวอย่าง He should be in jail for what he did, but he got off with just a slap on the wrist. - Have Something Down Pat
ตัวอย่าง Did you memorize the speech? Reply: I''ve got it down pat. - A Change Of Pace
ตัวอย่าง What would you like me to make for dinner? Reply: Let's have sushi, for a change of pace. - You Can't Please Everyone
ตัวอย่าง Jen is quite upset that she did not get the job. Reply: Well, you can't please everyone. - Method To My Madness
ตัวอย่าง Give me a moment to explain; there is method to my madness. - Keep A Stiff Upper Lip
ตัวอย่าง No matter what happens, I want you to keep a stiff upper lip. - Under The Gun
ตัวอย่าง Everyone at the office has been under the gun since this new manager arrived. - Drastic Times Call For Drastic Measures
ตัวอย่าง Sales have been slow and we had to let go three of our employees; drastic times call for drastic measures. - To be in good hands
- A Lost Cause
ตัวอย่าง My uncle Bob fails at everything he does. He is a lost cause. - No Pain, No Gain
ตัวอย่าง To play at that level, you are going to have to practice all of the time, you know. Reply: No pain, no gain. - Fixed In Your Ways
ตัวอย่าง I tried many different things when I was young, but I'm older now and more fixed in my ways. - A Breath Of Fresh Air
ตัวอย่าง I love having this new student in my class. His positive attitude is a breath of fresh air. - The Sky Is The Limit
ตัวอย่าง For people who work hard at this company, the sky's the limit. - The Squeaky Wheel Gets The Oil
ตัวอย่าง Every time that baby cries, they just run around and give him whatever he wants. Reply: The squeaky wheel gets the oil. - The Best Of Both Worlds
ตัวอย่าง You can either get up early tomorrow and get a lot of work done, or you can stay out late tonight and have fun with your friends, but you can't have the best of both worlds. - I'd Give My Right Arm For That
ตัวอย่าง I would give my right arm for a car like that. - A Chip On Your Shoulder
ตัวอย่าง He lost his game this morning, and now he has a chip on his shoulder. - Bite Your Head Off
ตัวอย่าง I'm sorry you had a bad day, but you don't have to bite my head off. - Can't Cut The Mustard
ตัวอย่าง Did you hear that Williams got fired? Reply: Yes. He couldn't cut the mustard. - Lost His Head
ตัวอย่าง I got so angry yesterday. I completely lost my head. - The Writing On The Wall
ตัวอย่าง At that point, the writing was on the wall; we all knew the company was going out of business. - If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them
ตัวอย่าง When did you change teams? Reply: Hey: If you can't beat them, join them. - Bend Over Backwards
ตัวอย่าง We bent over backwards to help him, and he never even thanked us! - Don't Burn Your Bridges
ตัวอย่าง On his last day on the job he got in a huge fight with his boss. Answer: Why would he want to go burning his bridges like that? Someday he might want to work there again. - Fresh Out Of Something
ตัวอย่าง Sorry, but we are fresh out of tomatoes. - Down To The Wire
ตัวอย่าง What a close race. Reply: It's down to the wire. - Can't Help But Do Something
ตัวอย่าง When she said that, I couldn't help but laugh. - Pack A Punch
ตัวอย่าง Don't fight with him. He can really pack a punch. - Back The Wrong Horse
ตัวอย่าง Who did you bet on in the superbowl? Reply: Arizona. Answer: Ouch. You backed the wrong horse. - If It's Not One Thing, It's Another
ตัวอย่าง First the car broke down, and now I can't find my keys! If it's not one thing, it's another! - A Bundle Of Nerves
ตัวอย่าง I have to give a speech tomorrow, and I am a bundle of nerves. - The Ball Is In Your Court
ตัวอย่าง The seller has offered us the house for $250,000; the ball is in our court. What should we do? - Over My Head
ตัวอย่าง Did you get that last question on the test? Reply: No, it was over my head. - Give Him The Slip
ตัวอย่าง Quick- there is a police car behind us; let's give him the slip! - A Diamond In The Rough
ตัวอย่าง Have you spoken with Jean before? Isn't she a diamond in the rough. - Practice Makes Perfect
ตัวอย่าง See how fast you are getting better at the piano? Practice makes perfect. - Take A Nap
ตัวอย่าง Every day after lunch my grandfather takes a nap. - A Bird's Eye View
ตัวอย่าง This photo, taken from an airplane, gives you a bird's eye view. - Great Minds Think Alike
ตัวอย่าง I was just thinking to call you, then the phone rang and it was you calling me. Reply: Great minds think alike. - A Blessing In Disguise
ตัวอย่าง When I first lost that job, I was upset. But it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. - A Bitter Pill To Swallow
ตัวอย่าง Spending a week in the psychiatric hospital was a bitter pill to swallow, but Jake really needed to do it. - Wine And Dine
ตัวอย่าง How was your business trip? Answer: Great- they wined and dined us all week. - What goes around comes around
ตัวอย่าง What goes around, goes around, goes around Comes all the way back around - Crying Over Spilled Milk
ตัวอย่าง We came so close. Really. We almost won that game! Reply: There's no use crying over spilled milk. - Misery Loves Company
ตัวอย่าง She's not happy, so she wants the rest of us to suffer too! Reply: Misery loves company. - Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve
ตัวอย่าง She is kind of player who never hides how she's feeling. One look at her and you know if she's winning or losing. Reply: She wears her heart on her sleeve. - Take The Bull By The Horns
ตัวอย่าง That was a tough situation. Thanks for taking the bull by the horns. - Set Someone Or Something On Fire
ตัวอย่าง What set him on fire? Reply: I don't know. He's been this way all morning. - In The Heat Of The Moment
ตัวอย่าง You never really know for sure what you will do in the heat of the moment. - A Bed Of Roses
ตัวอย่าง Working here is no bed of roses. - Doing Your Homework
ตัวอย่าง John is an excellent lawyer. He always does his homework. - Back To Back
ตัวอย่าง We have had back to back losses and we need to play better. - Off Again, On Again
ตัวอย่าง With this rain today, our baseball game has been off again, on again. - Have A Green Thumb
ตัวอย่าง My grandmother has a green thumb. You should see her garden. - In The Dark
ตัวอย่าง Did you understand question number three? Answer: Not at all, I was totally in the dark. - Bad Blood Between People
ตัวอย่าง My brother and I haven't spoken since childhood. There is a lot of bad blood between us. - Fair Game
ตัวอย่าง Ryan is getting out of the car here, so the front seat is fair game. - Lend Me Your Ear
ตัวอย่าง Could you lend me your ear for a minute? I need to talk with you about something. - Down The Street
ตัวอย่าง Where does your grandmother live? Reply: She's just down the street. - Above Average
ตัวอย่าง Are you a very good tennis player? Reply: I'm above average. - A Taste Of Your Own Medicine
ตัวอย่าง Did you see those two people cutting in front of us in line just now? Let's cut in front of them and give them a taste of their own medicine! - Just Because
ตัวอย่าง Why are you doing that? Reply: Just because. - Dry Spell
ตัวอย่าง We've been having quite a dry spell lately; it hasn't rained in over two weeks. - Icing On The Cake
ตัวอย่าง Today I was promoted to head of the department! And they decided to raise my pay! Answer: Wow! Icing on the cake! - If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It
ตัวอย่าง You think Tiger Woods should change his golf swing? Are you kidding? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. - Go Back To The Drawing Board
ตัวอย่าง It looks like my plan to kill the weeds in the garden has failed. Back to the drawing board. - Before You Know It
ตัวอย่าง Enjoy your freedom! Before you know it, you'll be married and settling down with children. - Idle Hands Are The Devil's Tools
ตัวอย่าง My mother taught me that children should always be kept busy; idle hands are the devil's tools! - Jump Through Hoops
ตัวอย่าง Why haven't you opened your restaurant yet? Reply: They have us jumping through hoops to get the license. - Call It Off
ตัวอย่าง How did your party go? Reply: Oh. We had to call it off. - Protest Too Much
ตัวอย่าง You do like that girl, don't you? Answer: No! I don't! Not at all! Why do you think so? Reply: You protest too much. #Protest too much comes from Hamlet by William Shakespeare; the Queen speaking: The lady doth protest too much, methinks. (Note: people do not usually use the word methinks when they are speaking English today.) To protest too much is to insist so passionately about something not being true that people suspect the opposite of what you are saying. - Earn One's Keep
ตัวอย่าง You did a lot of work today. Reply: I'm just earning my keep. - In Disguise
ตัวอย่าง Did that octopus just change color? Reply: Yes. He's in disguise. - Generous To A Fault
ตัวอย่าง My grandfather's was generous to a fault. He gave away all of his money. Reply: But he did help a lot of people. - Sleep In
ตัวอย่าง I won't be at the early meeting tomorrow. I'm sleeping in. - A Case In Point
ตัวอย่าง Jane called. She will be late for this morning's meeting. Reply: Case in point. We really cannot rely on her. - Bite Your Tongue
ตัวอย่าง I wanted to tell her what I really thought of her dress, but I just bit my tongue. - Take Someone Under One's Wings
ตัวอย่าง This new gal at the office is doing so well, now that Terry has taken her under her wings. - Down To Earth
ตัวอย่าง Your brother is great. He's so down to earth. - Breaking The News
ตัวอย่าง It is the goal of every great reporter to break the news. - Second Nature
ตัวอย่าง She started playing the piano when she was very young; now it is like second nature to her. - You Scratch My Back And I'll Scratch Yours
ตัวอย่าง I would really appreciate it if you introduce me to him... You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours. - Brushing Up On
ตัวอย่าง Are you going to brush up on your Spanish before you go to Mexico? - I'm Off
ตัวอย่าง Have a good day, you guys. I'm off. Reply: Goodbye. - Roll Out The Red Carpet
ตัวอย่าง Our most important client will be in town tomorrow, so let's all roll out the red carpet and take him out to dinner. - The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions
ตัวอย่าง Really, I never meant to hurt anybody... Reply: The road to hell is paved with good intentions. - Falling Flat On Your Face
ตัวอย่าง How did your first day of class go? Reply: I fell flat on my face. - Beating A Dead Horse
ตัวอย่าง I'd like to talk with you again about what happened. Reply: Oh, come on. Let's not beat a dead horse. - Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder
ตัวอย่าง Does it bother you that your husband goes away on long business trips? Reply: No. The time we have spent apart has been good for us. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. - Its Anyone's Call
ตัวอย่าง Who do you think will win this election? Answer: Its anyone's call. - A Dream Come True
ตัวอย่าง Becoming a movie star was a dream come true. - Old As The Hills
ตัวอย่าง I love your grandfather's house. It's as old as the hills. - Acknowledge Receipt Of It
ตัวอย่าง As soon as you get the package, please call me to acknowledge receipt. - Burning The Candle At Both Ends
ตัวอย่าง Would you like to go to a party tonight? Reply: I can't. I'm way too tired. I've been burning the candle at both ends all week. - Sit In On Something
ตัวอย่าง Do you mind if I sit in on your class? - All Out War
ตัวอย่าง It used to be they occasionally fired a missile. Now it's all out war. - Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket
ตัวอย่าง My father is a very careful investor; he never puts all of his eggs in one basket. - A Standing Offer
ตัวอย่าง You have a standing offer to join us for dinner whenever you like. - A Heartbeat Away
ตัวอย่าง If the president dies, who becomes the new president? Reply: The vice president. He's a heartbeat away from the presidency. - Act High And Mighty
ตัวอย่าง What are you acting so high and mighty about. - For Life
ตัวอย่าง Did you know that wolves mate for life? - Rome Was Not Built In One Day
ตัวอย่าง Are you still working on that same painting? Answer: Hey! Rome was not built in one day! - Paying The Price
ตัวอย่าง If you drink and drive, you will pay the price. - The Squeeky Wheel Gets The Oil
ตัวอย่าง Every time that baby cries, they just run around and give him whatever he wants. Reply: The squeeky wheel gets the oil. - An Axe To Grind
ตัวอย่าง Tell your brother that I have an axe to grind with him! - Weather Permitting
ตัวอย่าง We are planning to go to the beach this weekend, weather permitting. - A Foregone Conclusion
ตัวอย่าง I knew they would lose. It was a foregone conclusion. - Neither A Borrower, Nor A Lender Be
ตัวอย่าง {from Hamlet by William Shakespeare; Polonius speaking: Neither a borrower, nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend} @Could you lend me twenty dollars? Answer: Sorry, neither a borrower nor a lender be. - Don't Count Your Chickens (Until They've Hatched)
ตัวอย่าง Do you think that Bill is going to offer you a promotion this month? Reply: I won't count my chickens until they have hatched. - Fair And Square
ตัวอย่าง You cheated! Reply: I did not! I beat you fair and square. - I Don't Belong Here
ตัวอย่าง This is a high school dance and I am 25 years old. I don't belong here. - Better Late Than Never
ตัวอย่าง Here is my final paper. Sorry it is so late. Reply: Better late than never. - The Bottom Line
ตัวอย่าง We have no money left. That is the bottom line. - Take It On The Chin
ตัวอย่าง John totally attacked her during that presentation, but she just took it on the chin. - Going Against The Grain
ตัวอย่าง Why can't you just do it the way everyone else does? Why do you always have to go against the grain? - You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
ตัวอย่าง I have been trying to teach my dad to use the computer, but he is never going to get it. Reply: You can't teach an old dog new tricks. - Barking Up The Wrong Tree
ตัวอย่าง If you are looking for someone to lend you money, don't talk to me. You're barking up the wrong tree. - Early To Bed, Early To Rise, Makes A Man Healthy, Wealthy, And Wise
ตัวอย่าง All of his life, my grandfather went to bed early and got up with the sun. Reply: Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy wealthy and wise. - If You Can't Stand The Heat, Get Out Of The Kitchen
ตัวอย่าง I wanted this job at first, but now I don't know if I can handle it. Reply: If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. - Back To Square One
ตัวอย่าง After all that work, they decided not to hire me. Reply: Back to square one. - Beating A Path To Your Door
ตัวอย่าง I don't see anyone beating a path to your door. - A Big Frog In A Small Pond
ตัวอย่าง He's just a big frog in a small pond - Draw A Blank
ตัวอย่าง Do you remember how to say that word in Spanish? Reply: I'm drawing a blank. - Take One's Time
ตัวอย่าง You are going to be late. Why are you taking your time? - People Who Live In Glass Houses Should Not Throw Stones
ตัวอย่าง Look at that shirt you are wearing! Did you buy that back in the '80s?! Answer: Hey, you're not so young yourself; people who live in glass houses should not throw stones! - Go Sky High
ตัวอย่าง Have you seen the price of milk lately? It has gone sky high. - Put Your Best Foot Forward
ตัวอย่าง This week the division manager will be in town. I want each of you to putting your best foot forward. - Off The Hook
ตัวอย่าง We've caught you again, but this time you won't get off the hook so easily! - I Guess
ตัวอย่าง Why is that dog eating that stick? Reply: He's hungry, I guess. - Call The Roll
ตัวอย่าง Everyone be quiet. I'm going to call the roll. - An Arm And A Leg
ตัวอย่าง How much did you pay for that watch? Answer: An arm and a leg. - Fish For Something
ตัวอย่าง You keep asking where I was last night. What are you fishing for? - A Change Of Scenery
ตัวอย่าง I just got back from Florida. Reply: That must have been a change of scenery. - Dart In And Out
ตัวอย่าง Is Jean around the office? Reply: Yes, she has been darting in and out all day. - All Bark (And No Bite)
ตัวอย่าง That new manager threatened to fire me again, but I know he won't do it. He's all bark and no bite. - Back Me Up
ตัวอย่าง I told my mom we were at the baseball game last night. Back my up. - Take Off One's Hat To Someone
ตัวอย่าง Nice job on the presentation, Bill. Second person: Yes, Bill. I really take my hat off to you. - A Big Fish In A Small Pond
ตัวอย่าง He's just a big fish in a small pond. - You Can Lead A Horse To Water, But You Can't Make It Drink
ตัวอย่าง I told her exactly what to do, but she didn't listen to me. Reply: You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. - Have A Go At Something
ตัวอย่าง Would you like to play goalie today? Reply: Sure, I'll have a go at it. - Welcome You With Open Arms
ตัวอย่าง You should definitely go visit my parents. They will welcome you with open arms - Calling Your Bluff
ตัวอย่าง They say they will fire me if I skip work today, but I am calling their bluff. - With Your Back Up Against The Wall
ตัวอย่าง I'm sorry I can't help you; I've got my back up against the wall. - The Grass Is Always Greener On The Other Side Of The Fence
ตัวอย่าง I wish our house were as big as theirs. Reply: The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. - The Be All And The End All
ตัวอย่าง You will have more and better jobs in your career. This company is not the be all and end all. - Pass Away
ตัวอย่าง I was so sorry to to learn that your grandfather passed away. - Don't Put The Cart Before The Horse
ตัวอย่าง Hey! First we attach it, then we put on the chains. Don't put the cart before the horse. - A Cut Above
ตัวอย่าง I love this restaurant. It is a cut above. - All In The Same Boat
ตัวอย่าง We can't fight against each other. We need to work together. We're all in the same boat! - Join Forces With Me
ตัวอย่าง If we join forces, nothing can stop us. - Flash In The Pan
ตัวอย่าง That was a great paper you wrote. Was it just a flash in the pan? or are you going to be able to do it again and again? - Can I Get A Rain Check?
ตัวอย่าง He was going to take me to the park, but it rained, so I got a rain check. - Eating Away At You
ตัวอย่าง What she said this morning has really been eating away at me. - Carrying It A Bit Too Far
ตัวอย่าง It is okay to make jokes during class, but you are carrying it a bit too far. - A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
ตัวอย่าง Hey buddy, how's it going? You look good. I love your jacket. Do you think you can give me a ride home? Reply: A friend in need is a friend indeed. - Preaching To The Choir
ตัวอย่าง I agree with you entirely; you are preaching to the choir. - Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention
ตัวอย่าง You will find a way to do it. When you have to, you do. Reply: Necessity is the mother of invention. - Wet Blanket
ตัวอย่าง Let's not bring John to the party. He is such a wet blanket. - Practice What You Preach
ตัวอย่าง You keep telling me how to hit the ball. Why don't you practice what you preach? - Not A Chance
ตัวอย่าง Do you think you will be able to finish your report by five o'clock today? Answer: Not a chance. I'll be busy in meetings all day. - A Chip Off The Old Block
ตัวอย่าง Did you meet Bill's son at the picnic yesterday? He's just like Bill! Reply: He's a chip off the old block. - The Devil Is In The Details
ตัวอย่าง I thought I would be able to write that article in two hours, but it ended up taking me five. The devil was in the details. - Batten Down The Hatches
ตัวอย่าง A big rain storm is coming. We need to batten down the hatches. - An About Face
ตัวอย่าง If you ever discover that you are walking down a dangerous street, it is best to do an about face and walk in the other direction. - Back And Forth
ตัวอย่าง What fun could it be playing tennis? They just hit the ball back and forth all day. - What's Done Is Done
ตัวอย่าง The turkey is ruined. What's done is done. Let's just go out to dinner and forget about it. - A Case Of Mistaken Identity
ตัวอย่าง Are you sure you are not Don Johnson? Reply: Really, I am not. It must be a case of mistaken identity. - Get Over It
ตัวอย่าง I was very sick yesterday, but I have gotten over it. - Do One's Own Thing
ตัวอย่าง My brother has always been like that. He does his own thing. - Bank On Something
ตัวอย่าง I will be there. You can bank on it. - A Game That Two Can Play
ตัวอย่าง She told the teacher what I did, but that's a game that two can play. - Familiarity Breeds Contempt
ตัวอย่าง Those two have been living together for too long. They don't speak a word to each other. Reply: Familiarity breeds contempt. - Advise Against Something
ตัวอย่าง Do you recommend that I talk with the boss? Reply: I would advise against it. - A Copycat
ตัวอย่าง Stop copying my answers. You copycat! (rude) - Rub Salt In An Old Wound
ตัวอย่าง Hey- do you remember that time you were giving a speech and you dropped your laptop computer? Answer: Oh please, let's not rub salt in old wounds! - Fair And Fair Alike
ตัวอย่าง Peter is getting two candies but I am only getting one! Answer: You had two candies earlier today, so now you are even; fair and fair alike. - Making A Mistake
ตัวอย่าง I'm not good at cooking because I am too afraid of making a mistake. - Crying Wolf
ตัวอย่าง Mom, Dad! Can you come to my room? I think there is something under my bed! Reply: Son, you just go back to bed, and stop crying wolf. - For Crying Out Loud
ตัวอย่าง She is a swimsuit model, for crying out loud. Of course they are going to stare at her. - Hands Down
ตัวอย่าง That was hands down the best movie I have seen all year. - Take A Bath
ตัวอย่าง Did you see how much our stock price dropped? Reply: Yes, I really took a bath. - Call It A Day
ตัวอย่าง It's time to go home. Let's call it a day. - Sit Up And Take Notice
ตัวอย่าง After I read my paper for the class. That is when everyone sat up and took notice. - No Ifs, Ands, Or Buts About It
ตัวอย่าง You are going to bed right now. No ifs, ands or buts about it. - Falling For You
ตัวอย่าง We have only been dating for a week, but I am really falling for you. - You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover
ตัวอย่าง He dresses in plain clothes and drives an old car. Who would know he is the richest man in town? Reply: You can't judge a book by its cover. - To Err Is Human, To Forgive Divine
ตัวอย่าง I am still angry about what my manager did yesterday! Answer: It is best to just let it go; to err is human, to forgive divine. - Third Wheel
ตัวอย่าง You two go on ahead without me. I don't want to be the third wheel. - All In One Piece
ตัวอย่าง Be careful. I want you home all in one piece. - Never Been So Lucky
ตัวอย่าง I got off the bus in West Seattle, turned around, and you were there. I've never been so lucky. - The First Step Is Always The Hardest
ตัวอย่าง I have always wanted to write a novel, but I can never decide on a topic. Reply: The first step is always the hardest. - Get A Life
ตัวอย่าง Are you still here? Why don't you get a life? - Off One's Rocker
ตัวอย่าง I've decided I'm going to fight him. Reply: Are you off your rocker? He'll kill you! - A Pillar Of Strength
ตัวอย่าง My mother is a pillar of strength. - In A Pinch
ตัวอย่าง Take this 20 dollars. Use it in a pinch. - Sit On The Fence
ตัวอย่าง So which movie would you like to see? Reply: I'm still sitting on the fence. - Carry Weight
ตัวอย่าง What I say carries weight around here. - Call The Meeting To Order
ตัวอย่าง Everyone quiet down so we can call this meeting to order.
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