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20 Common Idiomatic Expressions & Their Meanings

Idiomatic expressions are informal English phrases that have meanings different from the literal meanings of the words. The document then lists 20 common idiomatic expressions and their meanings, such as "tickled pink" meaning very happy, "hands down" meaning with no competition, and "under the weather" meaning not feeling well.

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20 Common Idiomatic Expressions & Their Meanings

Idiomatic expressions are informal English phrases that have meanings different from the literal meanings of the words. The document then lists 20 common idiomatic expressions and their meanings, such as "tickled pink" meaning very happy, "hands down" meaning with no competition, and "under the weather" meaning not feeling well.

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Idiomatic Expressions

Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal English that have a meaning different from the
meaning of the words in the expression.

20 Common Idiomatic Expressions


& Their Meanings
1. She was tickled pink by the good news.

 Made very happy

2. You were hands down the best player on the team.

 There was no competition

3. I've been feeling pretty down in the dumps lately.

 Sad or depressed

4. I'm feeling sick as a dog!

 Very sick

5. I've been feeling under the weather.

 Not well

6. Rise and shine!

 Wake up and be happy!

7. Close, but no cigar.

 You were very close, but you did not make it.

8. I could play outside till the cows come home.

 For a very long time

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