This is lesson 13 from Idiom Part 4. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 4- Lesson 13- Idioms Using “Like”
1. Fit like a glove = To fit perfectly.
The dress she bought fit like a glove.
2. Like a fish out of water / out of place = Uncomfortable or out of one’s usual environment.
I felt like a fish out of water at the fancy gala.
3. Take to something like a duck to water = To learn or adapt to something very easily.
He took to coding like a duck to water.
4. Stick out like a sore thumb = To be very noticeable or out of place.
His bright orange jacket stuck out like a sore thumb at the formal event.
5. There’s no time like the present = The best time to do something is right now.
Let’s get started on the assignment there’s no time like the present.
6. Have a memory like a sieve = To have a very bad memory.
I have a memory like a sieve I forgot her birthday again.
7. Go like clockwork = To happen smoothly and on time.
The wedding went like clockwork, without a single problem.
8. Smoke like a chimney = To smoke heavily.
He smokes like a chimney, even though the doctor told him to quit.
9. Eat like a horse = To eat a lot.
After the hike, he ate like a horse.
10. Drink like a fish = To drink alcohol excessively.
He drinks like a fish at every party.
21. Watching me like a hawk = Watching very closely and carefully.
My manager has been watching me like a hawk since the mistake last week.
12. Look like death warmed up = To look extremely tired or ill.
You look like death warmed up are you feeling alright?
13. Treat (her) like dirt = To treat someone very badly.
I can’t believe he treats her like dirt after all she’s done for him.
14. It’s like water off a duck’s back = Criticism or insults that have no effect.
He never reacts to the gossip it’s like water off a duck’s back to him.
15. Sleep like a log = To sleep very soundly.
I was so tired that I slept like a log last night.
16. Spend money like there’s no tomorrow = To spend recklessly.
She spends money like there’s no tomorrow whenever she shops online.
17. Drive like a maniac = To drive recklessly or dangerously.
He drives like a maniac when he’s late.
18. Felt like a fish out of water = Felt uncomfortable or out of place.
At the tech conference, I felt like a fish out of water.
19. Speak like a native = To speak a language fluently.
After just two years in France, she speaks like a native.
20. Like it or not = Whether you accept it or not.
Like it or not, we have to follow the new company rules.
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