20+ Important American Idioms with Example Sentences

20+ American Idioms in English! There are thousands of idioms, and they occur frequently in all languages. Here is the most common American Idioms that you should learn to use in your daily conversation.

An idiom is a common word or phrase which means something different from its literal meaning but can be understood because of their popular use. For examples, “a big heart” means “kind and loving”; “a piece of cake” means “very easy”.

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American Idioms

List of American Idioms with Examples:

She is a peach.	=	She’s sweet and helpful.
I’m in a pickle.	=	I’m in a dilemma.
That’s corny.	=	It’s sentimental, old, and not funny anymore.
He brings home the bacon.	=	He brings home the family money.
She’s in a stew.	=	She’s upset.
He’s full of beans.	=	He has lots of energy
It’s not my cup of tea.	=	I don’t care for that.
He’s full of baloney.	=	He doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
It’s just sour grapes.	=	They have resentment.
He’s the top banana.	=	He’s the headman.
I’m all thumbs.	=	I’m very clumsy.
Don’t let the cat out of the bag!	=	Don’t reveal the secret!
It happens once in a blue moon.	=	It happens only very occasionally.
The decision is up in the air right now.	=	The decision is uncertain right now.
Sit tight, I’ll be back.	=	Wait there, I’ll be back.
Try to pull yourself together!	=	Make an effort to regain your composure!
It’s time to hit the books.	=	It’s time to study.
He can’t cut the mustard.	=	He’s not performing adequately.
She’ll dig in your heels.	=	She’ll resist strongly and refuse to compromise.
I’m feeling under the weather.	=	I’m not feeling well
Things may get out of hand.	=	The situation may become difficult to control.
I’m under the weather.	=	I’m feeling sick.
She twisted my arm.	=	She convinced me.