Top 50 Idioms Every Class 9 Student Must Know with Meaning and Sentences

S.No.

Word

Meaning

Sentence

1

A Piece of Cake

Something that is very easy to do.

The maths test was a piece of cake after all that revision.

2

Under the Weather

Feeling slightly ill or unwell.

She was feeling a bit under the weather and decided to stay home from school.

3

Break a Leg

Good luck (often used before a performance or presentation).

Before his debate, his teacher told him, "Break a leg!"

4

Spill the Beans

To reveal a secret.

I accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party.

5

Once in a Blue Moon

Very rarely.

We only go to the mountains once in a blue moon.

6

Hit the Nail on the Head

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

She hit the nail on the head when she said the project needed more creative input.

7

Cost an Arm and a Leg

To be very expensive.

That new smartphone must have cost an arm and a leg!

8

See Eye to Eye

To agree with someone.

Despite their differences, they often see eye to eye on important issues.

9

The Ball is in Your Court

It's your turn to take action or make a decision.

I've given you all the information; now the ball is in your court to decide.

10

Through Thick and Thin

To be loyal and supportive in all circumstances, even in difficult times.

True friends stick together through thick and thin.

11

Bite the Bullet

To endure a difficult or unpleasant situation.

You'll just have to bite the bullet and work extra hours to finish the project.

12

Get Out of Hand

To become impossible to control.

The party started to get out of hand once too many people arrived.

13

Pull Someone's Leg

To playfully trick or tease someone.

Don't worry, I'm just pulling your leg; I didn't actually forget your birthday!

14

Go Down in Flames

To fail spectacularly.

His ambitious business plan went down in flames due to lack of funding.

15

Add Insult to Injury

To make a bad situation even worse.

First, I lost my wallet, and then, to add insult to injury, I got a flat tire.

16

On the Same Page

To be in agreement about something.

Before we start, let's make sure everyone is on the same page with the plan.

17

Jump on the Bandwagon

To join an activity or cause that is suddenly popular.

Many companies are jumping on the bandwagon of AI technology.

18

Cut Corners

To do something in the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way, often poorly.

We can't afford to cut corners on safety procedures.

19

Let the Cat Out of the Bag

To reveal a secret, usually unintentionally.

She accidentally let the cat out of the bag about their engagement.

20

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

Every difficult or unpleasant situation has some potential for good.

Losing that job was tough, but every cloud has a silver lining; it led me to a better opportunity.

21

Beat Around the Bush

To avoid talking about what is important.

Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you really think.

22

Cry Over Spilled Milk

To be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

There's no use crying over spilled milk; we just need to find a new solution.

23

A Blessing in Disguise

Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but results in something good later.

Getting fired was a blessing in disguise; I found a much better job.

24

Burn the Midnight Oil

To work late into the night.

I had to burn the midnight oil to finish the report on time.

25

Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

Don't risk everything on a single venture.

It's wise to diversify your investments and not put all your eggs in one basket.

26

Get a Taste of Your Own Medicine

To be treated the same way you have treated others, especially in a negative way.

After always teasing his sister, he finally got a taste of his own medicine.

27

Give the Benefit of the Doubt

To believe someone's statement, without proof.

I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he meant well.

28

Hang in There

To persevere and not give up, even in difficult circumstances.

I know it's tough right now, but just hang in there; things will get better.

29

Hit the Road

To leave a place.

It's getting late, so we should probably hit the road.

30

Keep Your Chin Up

To remain cheerful in a difficult situation.

Even though she failed the exam, her mom told her to keep her chin up.

31

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

To avoid stirring up trouble or problems.

It's best to let sleeping dogs lie and not bring up that old argument again.

32

Miss the Boat

To miss an opportunity.

He missed the boat on that investment opportunity because he hesitated too long.

33

No Pain, No Gain

You have to work hard to achieve something.

Remember, no pain, no gain if you want to get stronger.

34

On Thin Ice

In a precarious or risky situation.

After his recent mistakes, he's definitely on thin ice with his boss.

35

Out of the Blue

Unexpectedly; without warning.

My old friend called me out of the blue last night.

36

Speak of the Devil

Said when a person you have just been talking about appears.

We were just talking about Tom, and speak of the devil, here he is!

37

Take a Rain Check

To postpone an offer or invitation.

I can't make it to the party tonight, but can I take a rain check?

38

The Last Straw

The final in a series of annoying events that makes you lose your patience.

When he spilled coffee on my new shirt, that was the last straw!

39

Whole Nine Yards

Everything; all of it.

For her birthday, we went the whole nine yards with a huge party and lots of presents.

40

Your Guess is as Good as Mine

I have no idea.

"What time will they arrive?" "Your guess is as good as mine."

41

Back to the Drawing Board

To start over again with a new plan or idea after a previous one has failed.

Our first attempt didn't work, so it's back to the drawing board.

42

Bite Off More Than You Can Chew

To take on a task that is too big or difficult to handle.

He bit off more than he could chew when he agreed to manage two major projects at once.

43

Come Hell or High Water

No matter what difficulties occur.

I'll finish this project by Friday, come hell or high water.

44

Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch

Don't make plans based on something good happening until it has actually happened.

You shouldn't buy new furniture before you even get the job offer; don't count your chickens before they hatch.

45

Get a Second Wind

To have a new burst of energy after being tired.

I was exhausted after running the first 10k, but then I got a second wind and finished strong.

46

Go the Extra Mile

To make a special effort to achieve something.

She always goes the extra mile for her clients.

47

In a Nutshell

In the fewest possible words.

In a nutshell, the meeting was a complete waste of time.

48

Keep an Eye On

To watch someone or something carefully.

Please keep an eye on my bag while I go to the restroom.

49

Let Someone Off the Hook

To allow someone who has been caught doing something wrong or illegal to avoid punishment.

The teacher decided to let him off the hook for being late since it was his first time.

50

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Something that is not seen is easily forgotten.

I put the old toys in the attic, and now they're out of sight, out of mind.