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Idioms make our conversations lively, colorful, and sometimes downright confusing.

Whether you’re cracking jokes, teaching kids, or livening up a work email, there’s an idiom for every occasion. Here’s a mega list of 500 idioms, neatly categorized for your linguistic pleasure.

Summary of Idiom Types

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Idioms fall into different buckets depending on where and how they’re used.

Here’s the gist:

• Common Idioms: Everyday phrases everyone uses.
• Funny Idioms: Quirky and lighthearted expressions.
• Idioms for Kids: Simple, fun phrases to entertain and educate.
• Animal, Food, Sports, and Nature Idioms: Inspired by life around us.
• Business and Work Idioms: Perfect for office jargon.
• Love, Friendship, and Family Idioms: Great for relationships.
• Cultural and Historical Idioms: Reflect history or regional quirks.

Now, let’s dive into the idiom goldmine, category by category.

Common Idioms

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