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Idiom Bahasa Inggris: 500+ Ungkapan Umum dengan Arti dan Contoh
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Idiom Bahasa Inggris: 500+ Ungkapan Umum dengan Arti dan Contoh

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Setiap bahasa memiliki ungkapan yang tidak masuk akal jika diterjemahkan secara harfiah. Bahasa Inggris memiliki ribuan ungkapan semacam itu. ā€œItā€™s raining cats and dogsā€ tidak berkaitan dengan hewan. ā€œBreak a legā€ bukan ancamanā€”artinya ā€œsemoga berhasilā€. ā€œSpill the beansā€ bukan tentang makananā€”artinya membocorkan rahasia.

Ungkapan ini disebut idiom dan ada di mana-mana dalam bahasa Inggris: dalam percakapan, film, musik, berita, bisnis, serta sastra. Penutur asli memakai idiom dengan sangat alami sehingga sering tidak menyadarinya. Bagi pelajar, idiom adalah salah satu hambatan terbesar menuju kefasihan. Anda dapat memiliki tata bahasa sempurna, kosakata luas, dan pelafalan jelas, tetapi tetap melewatkan arti separuh kalimat yang didengar karena idiom.

Panduan ini mencakup 500+ idiom bahasa Inggris paling umum, disusun berdasarkan topik agar Anda dapat mempelajarinya dalam kelompok bermakna. Setiap idiom dilengkapi arti yang jelas dan contoh kalimat alami. Baik Anda bersiap untuk IELTS, kuliah, atau sekadar ingin memahami bahasa Inggris seperti yang benar-benar dipakai penutur asli, inilah rujukan yang Anda butuhkan.

  • Jumlah idiom: 500+
  • Disusun berdasarkan: 20 kategori topik
  • Tingkat: A2ā€“C2 (pemula hingga lanjut)
  • Cocok untuk: kefasihan umum, persiapan IELTS/TOEFL, memahami penutur asli, percakapan sehari-hari

Apa Itu Idiom?

Idiom adalah ungkapan tetap yang maknanya tidak dapat dipahami dari kata-kata penyusunnya. Ciri utamanya: seluruh frasa memiliki arti yang berbeda dari bagian-bagiannya.

Ungkapan Arti Harfiah Arti Sebenarnya (Idiomatis)
break the ice memecahkan air yang membeku memulai percakapan dalam situasi yang canggung
hit the nail on the head memukul paku dengan palu tepat sekali mengenai suatu hal
under the weather di bawah cuaca merasa sedikit tidak sehat
piece of cake sepotong kue sesuatu yang sangat mudah

Idiom vs. Phrasal Verb vs. Kolokasi

Ketiga kategori ini saling tumpang tindih, sehingga sering membingungkan. Berikut perbedaannya:

Kategori Definisi Contoh
Idiom Ungkapan tetap dengan makna tidak harfiah kick the bucket (= meninggal)
Phrasal verb Kata kerja + partikel dengan arti baru give up (= berhenti)
Kolokasi Kata-kata yang secara alami muncul bersama make a decision (bukan ā€œdo a decisionā€)

Sebagian phrasal verb bersifat idiomatis (ā€œcome acrossā€ = menemukan secara kebetulan), dan sebagian idiom mengandung phrasal verb (ā€œgive someone the cold shoulderā€). Batasnya tidak tegasā€”yang penting adalah mempelajari ungkapan itu sendiri.

Untuk panduan lengkap, lihat Phrasal Verb Bahasa Inggris: Panduan Lengkap.

Kategori idiom bahasa Inggris berdasarkan topikā€”tubuh, hewan, makanan, cuaca, uang, waktu, warna, emosi, kerja, dan olahraga

Bagian Tubuh

Idiom tentang tubuh termasuk yang tertua dan paling universal dalam bahasa Inggris. Banyak yang mempunyai bentuk serupa dalam bahasa lain.

# Idiom Arti Contoh
1 keep an eye on to watch carefully Keep an eye on the soup ā€” donā€™t let it boil over.
2 turn a blind eye to deliberately ignore The manager turned a blind eye to the late arrivals.
3 see eye to eye to agree completely We donā€™t always see eye to eye, but we respect each other.
4 in the blink of an eye very quickly The accident happened in the blink of an eye.
5 catch someoneā€™s eye to attract attention The red dress in the window caught my eye.
6 play it by ear to improvise; decide as you go I donā€™t have a plan ā€” letā€™s just play it by ear.
7 turn a deaf ear to refuse to listen He turned a deaf ear to all our warnings.
8 keep your chin up to stay positive I know things are tough, but keep your chin up.
9 bite your tongue to stop yourself from saying something I wanted to argue, but I bit my tongue.
10 on the tip of my tongue almost able to remember His name is on the tip of my tongue ā€” give me a second.
11 by the skin of your teeth just barely We passed the exam by the skin of our teeth.
12 give someone the cold shoulder to ignore someone deliberately After the argument, she gave me the cold shoulder for a week.
13 cost an arm and a leg to be very expensive That car repair cost an arm and a leg.
14 get something off your chest to talk about something that has been bothering you I need to get this off my chest ā€” I lied about the deadline.
15 have a heart of gold to be very kind and generous She has a heart of gold ā€” sheā€™d help anyone.
16 stab someone in the back to betray someone He stabbed me in the back by telling the boss about my mistake.
17 break someoneā€™s heart to make someone very sad, usually romantically Leaving the country broke his motherā€™s heart.
18 get cold feet to become nervous and hesitant She got cold feet the night before the wedding.
19 put your foot in your mouth to say something embarrassing accidentally I put my foot in my mouth when I asked about her ex.
20 have butterflies in your stomach to feel nervous I always have butterflies in my stomach before presentations.
21 a pain in the neck an annoying person or thing This paperwork is a real pain in the neck.
22 keep your fingers crossed to hope for good luck Keep your fingers crossed ā€” the results come out tomorrow.
23 point the finger at to blame someone Donā€™t point the finger at me ā€” it wasnā€™t my fault.
24 pull someoneā€™s leg to joke with someone Are you serious, or are you pulling my leg?
25 give a hand to help Could you give me a hand with these boxes?
26 an old hand an experienced person Sheā€™s an old hand at negotiations ā€” sheā€™s been doing it for 20 years.
27 wash your hands of to refuse to be responsible After years of trying, he washed his hands of the project.
28 the apple of someoneā€™s eye someoneā€™s favorite person Their youngest daughter is the apple of their eye.
29 a head start an advantage at the beginning Being bilingual gave her a head start in her career.
30 head over heels deeply in love He fell head over heels for her on the first date.

Hewan

Idiom hewan berwarna-warni dan mudah diingat karena gambarnya hidup.

# Idiom Arti Contoh
31 let the cat out of the bag to reveal a secret accidentally I was planning a surprise party, but Tom let the cat out of the bag.
32 raining cats and dogs raining very heavily Take an umbrella ā€” itā€™s raining cats and dogs outside.
33 the elephant in the room an obvious problem nobody wants to discuss Nobody mentioned the budget cut ā€” it was the elephant in the room.
34 kill two birds with one stone to achieve two things with one action By cycling to work, I kill two birds with one stone ā€” exercise and transportation.
35 a little bird told me someone told me (but I wonā€™t say who) A little bird told me youā€™re getting promoted.
36 the early bird catches the worm success comes to those who start early I always arrive at the office at 7 AM ā€” the early bird catches the worm.
37 when pigs fly never (something impossible) Heā€™ll clean his room when pigs fly.
38 hold your horses wait; be patient Hold your horses ā€” we havenā€™t even started yet.
39 straight from the horseā€™s mouth directly from the original source I heard the news straight from the horseā€™s mouth ā€” the CEO told me herself.
40 a wild goose chase a pointless search Looking for that document was a wild goose chase ā€” it never existed.
41 monkey around to behave foolishly Stop monkeying around and finish your homework.
42 have a whale of a time to enjoy yourself enormously We had a whale of a time at the festival.
43 the black sheep the odd one out in a family or group Heā€™s the black sheep of the family ā€” the only one who didnā€™t go to university.
44 a fish out of water someone uncomfortable in their environment At the fashion show, I felt like a fish out of water.
45 open a can of worms to create new problems If you bring up the budget, youā€™ll open a whole can of worms.
46 take the bull by the horns to face a difficult situation bravely Instead of avoiding the problem, she took the bull by the horns.
47 have ants in your pants to be unable to sit still The kids have ants in their pants today ā€” they canā€™t focus at all.
48 the lionā€™s share the largest portion The lionā€™s share of the budget goes to marketing.
49 a wolf in sheepā€™s clothing someone who appears harmless but is dangerous Be careful with that salesman ā€” heā€™s a wolf in sheepā€™s clothing.
50 every dog has its day everyone gets a chance eventually Donā€™t worry about losing today ā€” every dog has its day.

Makanan dan Minuman

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
51 a piece of cake something very easy The exam was a piece of cake ā€” I finished in 30 minutes.
52 spill the beans to reveal a secret Come on, spill the beans ā€” what did she say?
53 have your cake and eat it too to want two incompatible things You canā€™t work part-time and earn a full salary ā€” you canā€™t have your cake and eat it too.
54 go bananas to become crazy or very excited The crowd went bananas when the band came on stage.
55 bring home the bacon to earn the household income Both parents bring home the bacon in most families today.
56 butter someone up to flatter someone to get something Heā€™s just buttering up the boss to get a promotion.
57 cry over spilled milk to waste time regretting something thatā€™s done The project failed, but thereā€™s no point crying over spilled milk.
58 in a nutshell in summary; briefly In a nutshell, we need more funding and fewer deadlines.
59 take something with a grain of salt to not fully believe something Take his promises with a grain of salt ā€” he never follows through.
60 the cream of the crop the best of a group These students are the cream of the crop ā€” all straight-A scholars.
61 egg someone on to encourage someone to do something (usually risky) His friends egged him on to jump off the bridge.
62 walk on eggshells to be very careful not to offend someone I walk on eggshells around my boss ā€” she gets angry about everything.
63 a tough cookie a strong, resilient person Sheā€™s a tough cookie ā€” nothing gets her down.
64 a hot potato a controversial topic nobody wants to handle Immigration is a hot potato in most Western democracies.
65 full of beans full of energy and enthusiasm The kids are full of beans today after their nap.
66 cool as a cucumber very calm, especially under pressure She was cool as a cucumber during the interview.
67 use your noodle to think; to use your brain Come on, use your noodle ā€” the answer is obvious.
68 in hot water in trouble Heā€™s in hot water for missing the deadline again.
69 a recipe for disaster a situation likely to go wrong Mixing inexperienced drivers with icy roads is a recipe for disaster.
70 bite off more than you can chew to take on more than you can handle I bit off more than I could chew with four courses this semester.

Cuaca dan Alam

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
71 under the weather feeling slightly ill Iā€™m a bit under the weather today ā€” I think itā€™s a cold.
72 a storm in a teacup a big fuss about a trivial matter The controversy over the new logo was just a storm in a teacup.
73 break the ice to start a conversation in an awkward situation He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting.
74 tip of the iceberg a small visible part of a much bigger problem The cases we see are just the tip of the iceberg.
75 on cloud nine extremely happy Sheā€™s been on cloud nine since she got the job offer.
76 every cloud has a silver lining something positive comes from every bad situation I lost my job, but every cloud has a silver lining ā€” I found a better one.
77 save it for a rainy day to save money for a time when you need it Donā€™t spend everything ā€” save some for a rainy day.
78 take a rain check to politely decline but suggest doing it later I canā€™t make dinner tonight ā€” can I take a rain check?
79 a breath of fresh air something refreshingly new The new teacher was a breath of fresh air after years of boring lectures.
80 weather the storm to survive a difficult period The company weathered the storm of the recession and came back stronger.
81 lightning never strikes twice the same unlikely event wonā€™t happen again Iā€™m not worried about another earthquake ā€” lightning never strikes twice.
82 steal someoneā€™s thunder to take credit for someone elseā€™s achievement She stole my thunder by announcing the results before I could.
83 chase rainbows to pursue unrealistic goals You canā€™t chase rainbows forever ā€” you need a practical plan.
84 come rain or shine no matter what happens I go running every morning, come rain or shine.
85 the calm before the storm a peaceful period before trouble Everything seems quiet now, but this could be the calm before the storm.

Uang dan Bisnis

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
86 break the bank to be very expensive The new phone is nice, but it wonā€™t break the bank ā€” itā€™s quite affordable.
87 make ends meet to earn just enough to cover expenses Many families struggle to make ends meet in this economy.
88 go broke to lose all your money The restaurant went broke after only six months.
89 penny-wise, pound-foolish careful with small amounts but wasteful with large ones Buying cheap shoes that wear out in a month is penny-wise, pound-foolish.
90 worth every penny fully justifying the price That cooking class was worth every penny.
91 a dime a dozen very common and not valuable MBAs are a dime a dozen ā€” you need real experience.
92 money doesnā€™t grow on trees money is limited and must be earned I canā€™t buy you a new phone every year ā€” money doesnā€™t grow on trees.
93 from rags to riches from poverty to wealth Her story is a classic rags-to-riches tale.
94 cut corners to do something cheaply by skipping steps The builder cut corners and now the roof leaks.
95 the bottom line the most important fact; the profit/loss The bottom line is that we need to increase revenue by 20%.
96 ballpark figure an approximate number Can you give me a ballpark figure for the renovation costs?
97 get the ball rolling to start a process Letā€™s get the ball rolling on this project today.
98 think outside the box to think creatively We need to think outside the box to solve this problem.
99 back to the drawing board to start again from scratch The plan was rejected, so itā€™s back to the drawing board.
100 on the same page in agreement; understanding the same thing Letā€™s have a meeting to make sure weā€™re all on the same page.
101 in the red / in the black losing money / making a profit The company has been in the red for three quarters.
102 burn the midnight oil to work late into the night We burned the midnight oil to finish the proposal.
103 a golden opportunity a perfect chance This job offer is a golden opportunity you shouldnā€™t miss.
104 throw money down the drain to waste money Buying that cheap laptop was throwing money down the drain.
105 strike while the iron is hot to act quickly when the opportunity arises Interest rates are low ā€” strike while the iron is hot.

Waktu

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
106 in the nick of time just in time; at the last possible moment The ambulance arrived in the nick of time.
107 once in a blue moon very rarely I eat fast food once in a blue moon ā€” maybe twice a year.
108 around the clock 24 hours a day The hospital operates around the clock.
109 time flies time passes quickly Time flies when youā€™re having fun.
110 better late than never doing something late is better than not doing it You finally apologized ā€” better late than never.
111 kill time to do something to pass time while waiting I killed time at the airport by reading a book.
112 against the clock in a great hurry to finish before a deadline Weā€™re working against the clock to launch by Friday.
113 at the drop of a hat immediately; without hesitation Sheā€™ll help you at the drop of a hat.
114 a matter of time something that will inevitably happen Itā€™s only a matter of time before they find out the truth.
115 the moment of truth the time when something is tested or revealed The moment of truth came when the grades were posted.
116 live on borrowed time to continue existing beyond the expected time That old computer is living on borrowed time.
117 make up for lost time to do something extra to compensate for missed time After being away for a year, she made up for lost time with her family.
118 on the spur of the moment spontaneously We decided on the spur of the moment to go to Paris.
119 ahead of time earlier than expected She always finishes her work ahead of time.
120 behind the times outdated His teaching methods are behind the times.

Keberhasilan dan Kegagalan

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
121 hit the nail on the head to be exactly right You hit the nail on the head ā€” thatā€™s exactly the problem.
122 miss the boat to miss an opportunity I missed the boat on buying Bitcoin in 2015.
123 back to square one to start again from the beginning The experiment failed, so weā€™re back to square one.
124 go the extra mile to do more than expected Good employees always go the extra mile.
125 learn the ropes to learn how to do a new job It took me a few weeks to learn the ropes at the new company.
126 pass with flying colors to succeed brilliantly She passed the final exam with flying colors.
127 a blessing in disguise something bad that turns out to be good Losing that job was a blessing in disguise ā€” it led me to my dream career.
128 from scratch from the very beginning He built the website from scratch without any templates.
129 the last straw the final thing that causes a reaction Arriving late again was the last straw ā€” they fired him.
130 burn bridges to ruin a relationship permanently Donā€™t burn bridges when you leave a job ā€” you might need a reference.
131 fall flat to completely fail His joke fell flat ā€” nobody laughed.
132 up in the air undecided; uncertain Our vacation plans are still up in the air.
133 nip it in the bud to stop a problem before it gets bigger If you notice bullying, nip it in the bud immediately.
134 at the end of the day ultimately; when everything is considered At the end of the day, family is what matters most.
135 pull it off to succeed in something difficult Nobody thought she could run a marathon, but she pulled it off.

Emosi dan Perasaan

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
136 over the moon extremely happy She was over the moon when she got accepted to Harvard.
137 down in the dumps feeling sad and depressed Heā€™s been down in the dumps since his girlfriend left.
138 on edge nervous and tense Everyoneā€™s been on edge since the layoffs were announced.
139 lose your cool to become angry He lost his cool when the waiter spilled wine on his suit.
140 have mixed feelings to feel both positive and negative I have mixed feelings about moving abroad.
141 blow off steam to release stress or frustration I go to the gym to blow off steam after a long day.
142 get on someoneā€™s nerves to annoy someone His constant humming gets on my nerves.
143 be over the hill to be past oneā€™s prime (about age) At 40, she proved she was far from over the hill by running a marathon.
144 wear your heart on your sleeve to show emotions openly She wears her heart on her sleeve ā€” you always know how she feels.
145 have a change of heart to change your opinion or decision He was going to reject the offer, but he had a change of heart.
146 sick and tired extremely annoyed Iā€™m sick and tired of repeating myself.
147 a gut feeling an instinctive feeling I had a gut feeling that something was wrong.
148 drive someone up the wall to make someone very annoyed That dripping tap is driving me up the wall.
149 lose sleep over to worry excessively about Donā€™t lose sleep over it ā€” the problem will sort itself out.
150 feel blue to feel sad Sheā€™s been feeling blue since the holidays ended.

Hubungan dan Orang

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
151 get along like a house on fire to become friends quickly We met at a conference and got along like a house on fire.
152 birds of a feather flock together similar people spend time together They both love hiking and cooking ā€” birds of a feather flock together.
153 keep someone at armā€™s length to avoid getting close to someone She keeps her colleagues at armā€™s length ā€” she never socializes outside work.
154 be in someoneā€™s shoes to imagine being in someone elseā€™s situation If I were in your shoes, Iā€™d accept the job offer.
155 blood is thicker than water family relationships are the most important He always sides with his brother ā€” blood is thicker than water.
156 speak your mind to say exactly what you think I admire people who speak their mind respectfully.
157 bury the hatchet to make peace; to end a conflict After years of fighting, the two families buried the hatchet.
158 hit it off to immediately get along well We hit it off at the party and have been friends ever since.
159 see through someone to recognize someoneā€™s dishonesty She saw through his lies immediately.
160 tie the knot to get married They tied the knot in a small ceremony last June.
161 two-faced dishonest; saying different things to different people Be careful ā€” sheā€™s two-faced and will talk about you behind your back.
162 give someone the benefit of the doubt to trust someone despite doubts Iā€™ll give him the benefit of the doubt ā€” maybe he really was stuck in traffic.
163 down to earth practical and friendly; not arrogant Despite her fame, sheā€™s very down to earth.
164 a shoulder to cry on someone who listens to your problems Sheā€™s always been a shoulder to cry on when things get tough.
165 people person someone who enjoys social interaction Heā€™s a real people person ā€” he can talk to anyone.

Kerja dan Usaha

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
166 pull your weight to do your fair share Everyone needs to pull their weight on this project.
167 a dead-end job a job with no prospects She quit her dead-end job and went back to school.
168 climb the career ladder to advance professionally She climbed the career ladder faster than anyone in the company.
169 call it a day to stop working for the day Weā€™ve done enough ā€” letā€™s call it a day.
170 throw in the towel to give up After three failed attempts, he threw in the towel.
171 keep your nose to the grindstone to work very hard continuously She kept her nose to the grindstone and graduated top of her class.
172 the daily grind the routine of everyday work The daily grind of commuting and working 9-to-5 can wear you down.
173 bite the bullet to face a difficult situation bravely I bit the bullet and told my boss I was leaving.
174 jack of all trades someone who can do many things Heā€™s a jack of all trades ā€” he can fix anything.
175 put all your eggs in one basket to risk everything on a single plan Donā€™t put all your eggs in one basket ā€” apply to several companies.
176 a steep learning curve a situation where you must learn fast The first month was a steep learning curve.
177 work around the clock to work all day and night Nurses work around the clock during emergencies.
178 cut to the chase to get to the main point Letā€™s cut to the chase ā€” how much will it cost?
179 in a rut stuck in a boring routine I feel like Iā€™m in a rut ā€” every day is the same.
180 run the show to be in charge She basically runs the show around here.

Pengetahuan dan Pembelajaran

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
181 learn the hard way to learn from painful experience I learned the hard way not to skip backups.
182 hit the books to study hard Finals are next week ā€” time to hit the books.
183 pick someoneā€™s brain to ask someone for their expert opinion Can I pick your brain about the marketing strategy?
184 ring a bell to sound vaguely familiar That name rings a bell, but I canā€™t remember where I heard it.
185 know something inside out to know something extremely well She knows the tax code inside out.
186 itā€™s not rocket science itā€™s not complicated Making pasta isnā€™t rocket science ā€” anyone can do it.
187 wrap your head around to understand something complicated I canā€™t wrap my head around quantum physics.
188 a bookworm someone who reads a lot My sister is a bookworm ā€” she reads two novels a week.
189 food for thought something worth thinking about The documentary gave me a lot of food for thought.
190 read between the lines to understand a hidden meaning If you read between the lines, the email is clearly a rejection.
191 the bigger picture the overall situation Donā€™t focus on small details ā€” look at the bigger picture.
192 back to basics returning to fundamental principles After the failed launch, we went back to basics.
193 a wake-up call an event that makes you realize something Failing the exam was a wake-up call to study harder.
194 a no-brainer a decision that requires no thought Taking the higher-paying job was a no-brainer.
195 trial and error learning by experimenting and making mistakes I learned to cook by trial and error.

Komunikasi dan Ucapan

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
196 beat around the bush to avoid saying something directly Stop beating around the bush and tell me what happened.
197 get to the point to say the most important thing Could you please get to the point?
198 a word of mouth information passed by people talking The restaurant became popular through word of mouth.
199 actions speak louder than words what you do matters more than what you say He promised to change, but actions speak louder than words.
200 easier said than done difficult to actually do Losing weight is easier said than done.
201 go without saying to be obvious It goes without saying that hard work is essential.
202 on the tip of my tongue almost able to remember a word The answer is on the tip of my tongue.
203 have the last word to make the final statement in an argument She always has to have the last word.
204 keep someone in the loop to keep someone informed Please keep me in the loop about any changes.
205 off the record not for public knowledge Off the record, I think the CEO is going to resign.
206 a slip of the tongue something said by accident I called my teacher ā€œMomā€ ā€” it was a slip of the tongue.
207 speak volumes to express a lot without words Her silence spoke volumes about how she felt.
208 put it mildly to describe something as less than it really is The project was a disaster, to put it mildly.
209 take someoneā€™s word for it to believe someone without proof You donā€™t need to check ā€” take my word for it.
210 long story short to summarize Long story short, we missed the flight and had to stay overnight.

Warna

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
211 once in a blue moon very rarely He visits his parents once in a blue moon.
212 out of the blue unexpectedly She called me out of the blue after 10 years.
213 see red to become very angry I saw red when I found out theyā€™d lied.
214 a red flag a warning sign His lack of references was a major red flag.
215 red tape excessive bureaucracy The project was delayed by government red tape.
216 caught red-handed caught in the act of doing something wrong The thief was caught red-handed.
217 green with envy very jealous She was green with envy when her colleague got promoted.
218 give the green light to give permission The council gave the green light for the new building.
219 grey area an unclear or ambiguous situation The law on this issue is a grey area.
220 paint the town red to go out and celebrate Itā€™s your birthday ā€” letā€™s paint the town red!
221 black and white very clear; with no ambiguity The rules are black and white ā€” thereā€™s no room for interpretation.
222 a white lie a harmless lie told to avoid hurting someone I told her the dress looked nice ā€” it was just a white lie.
223 in the pink in good health After the surgery, she was back in the pink within weeks.
224 tickled pink very pleased She was tickled pink by the surprise party.
225 golden rule the most important principle The golden rule of cooking: taste as you go.

Perjalanan dan Pergerakan

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
226 hit the road to leave; to start a journey Itā€™s getting late ā€” time to hit the road.
227 off the beaten track away from popular tourist areas We found an amazing restaurant off the beaten track.
228 at a crossroads facing a major decision Iā€™m at a crossroads in my career ā€” stay or change fields.
229 go the distance to complete something fully She trained hard and went the distance in the marathon.
230 jump on the bandwagon to follow a popular trend Everyoneā€™s jumping on the AI bandwagon.
231 off to a flying start starting very well The new business is off to a flying start.
232 on the right track progressing correctly Your essay is on the right track ā€” just needs more examples.
233 go around in circles to discuss without making progress Weā€™ve been going around in circles ā€” letā€™s make a decision.
234 a bumpy ride a difficult experience The first year of marriage can be a bumpy ride.
235 pave the way to create conditions for something to happen Her research paved the way for modern vaccines.
236 bridge the gap to reduce a difference Education can bridge the gap between rich and poor.
237 in the fast lane living an exciting, high-pressure life Working on Wall Street is life in the fast lane.
238 a dead end a situation with no further progress possible The investigation reached a dead end.
239 take a detour to go a different route; to do something unexpected My career took a detour when I moved to Japan.
240 the road to recovery the process of getting better After the accident, it was a long road to recovery.

Olahraga dan Kompetisi

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
241 a level playing field equal conditions for everyone We need a level playing field so small businesses can compete.
242 drop the ball to make a mistake or fail to do something The marketing team really dropped the ball on this campaign.
243 move the goalposts to change the rules after someone has started Every time I meet their requirements, they move the goalposts.
244 a whole new ball game a completely different situation Working from home is a whole new ball game compared to the office.
245 the ball is in your court itā€™s your turn to take action Iā€™ve made my offer ā€” the ball is in your court now.
246 keep the ball rolling to maintain momentum Good ā€” now letā€™s keep the ball rolling with the next phase.
247 throw a curveball to surprise someone with something unexpected The interview threw me a curveball with a question about coding.
248 step up your game to improve your performance If you want the promotion, you need to step up your game.
249 neck and neck very close in competition The two candidates are neck and neck in the polls.
250 take the lead to move ahead Our team took the lead in the third quarter.

Rumah dan Kenyamanan

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
251 make yourself at home to feel comfortable Come in and make yourself at home.
252 hit home to have a strong emotional effect The documentary about poverty really hit home.
253 nothing to write home about not impressive or special The food was nothing to write home about.
254 close to home personally relevant or painful Her comments about bad parenting were a bit close to home.
255 bring the house down to make an audience laugh or cheer wildly The comedian brought the house down with his final joke.
256 on the house free of charge Your drinks tonight are on the house.
257 a homebody someone who prefers staying at home Iā€™m a real homebody ā€” Iā€™d rather watch a movie than go out.
258 set the table to prepare for a meeting or situation (figurative) This research sets the table for future clinical trials.
259 a couch potato a lazy person who sits and watches TV He turned into a couch potato after he retired.
260 skeleton in the closet a secret from the past Every family has a few skeletons in the closet.

Kesehatan dan Kesejahteraan

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
261 fit as a fiddle in very good health My grandfather is 85 and fit as a fiddle.
262 alive and kicking still active and doing well The rumor that the company is failing? Itā€™s alive and kicking.
263 on its last legs about to break down or fail My laptop is on its last legs ā€” I need a new one.
264 go under the knife to have surgery She went under the knife to repair a torn ligament.
265 a clean bill of health confirmation that you are healthy The doctor gave me a clean bill of health.
266 run down exhausted and in poor health Iā€™ve been so run down from working double shifts.
267 keep in shape to maintain fitness I try to keep in shape by swimming three times a week.
268 take it easy to relax; to not overwork The doctor told him to take it easy for a week.
269 an ounce of prevention a small effort now prevents bigger problems later An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure ā€” get vaccinated.
270 in the long run over a long period of time Exercise seems boring now, but in the long run it adds years to your life.

Kejujuran dan Penipuan

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
271 let the cat out of the bag to reveal a secret She accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.
272 pull the wool over someoneā€™s eyes to deceive someone He tried to pull the wool over my eyes, but I wasnā€™t fooled.
273 take at face value to accept something as it appears You canā€™t take everything politicians say at face value.
274 come clean to admit the truth She came clean about her mistake and apologized.
275 keep a straight face to not laugh when something is funny I tried to keep a straight face during his ridiculous excuse.
276 through the grapevine heard as a rumor I heard through the grapevine that the company is being sold.
277 bend the truth to say something misleading without fully lying He didnā€™t lie exactly ā€” he just bent the truth a little.
278 an open book someone with no secrets; transparent Sheā€™s an open book ā€” what you see is what you get.
279 the naked truth the complete, unpleasant truth The naked truth is that we canā€™t afford the project.
280 honest to a fault so honest that it sometimes causes problems Heā€™s honest to a fault ā€” he told the client the product wasnā€™t ready.

Risiko dan Bahaya

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
281 play with fire to do something dangerous Investing all your savings in one stock is playing with fire.
282 a double-edged sword something with both advantages and disadvantages Social media is a double-edged sword for businesses.
283 walk on thin ice to be in a risky situation Youā€™re walking on thin ice by ignoring the safety rules.
284 jump in at the deep end to start something difficult without preparation My first day as a teacher was jumping in at the deep end ā€” I had no training.
285 out of the frying pan into the fire from one bad situation to a worse one He left his stressful job for an even more stressful one ā€” out of the frying pan into the fire.
286 take a gamble to take a risk She took a gamble and quit her job to start a business.
287 on the line at risk His reputation is on the line with this decision.
288 touch and go uncertain; could go either way After the operation, it was touch and go for a few hours.
289 skating on thin ice in a dangerous situation Youā€™re skating on thin ice if you keep missing deadlines.
290 in deep water in serious trouble The company is in deep water after the data breach.

Sikap dan Karakter

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
291 take it with a grain of salt to not fully believe I take celebrity health advice with a grain of salt.
292 the best of both worlds the advantages of two things at once Remote work gives me the best of both worlds ā€” flexibility and income.
293 a chip on your shoulder resentment about past treatment Heā€™s had a chip on his shoulder ever since he was passed over for the promotion.
294 keep your cool to stay calm She kept her cool even when the customer was shouting.
295 go with the flow to accept things as they happen I donā€™t plan too much ā€” I just go with the flow.
296 set in your ways unwilling to change habits My father is set in his ways ā€” he wonā€™t try anything new.
297 look on the bright side to focus on the positive Look on the bright side ā€” at least you have your health.
298 a tough nut to crack a difficult person to deal with or understand The new client is a tough nut to crack.
299 the glass is half full / half empty optimistic vs. pessimistic outlook I try to see the glass as half full, even in tough situations.
300 turn over a new leaf to start behaving better He turned over a new leaf and stopped smoking.

Situasi Sehari-hari

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
301 24/7 all the time; without stopping The convenience store is open 24/7.
302 a change of pace a welcome break from routine Hiking after months of desk work was a nice change of pace.
303 a creature of habit someone who likes routine Iā€™m a creature of habit ā€” same coffee, same time, same cafĆ©.
304 burn the candle at both ends to work too hard and not rest Sheā€™s burning the candle at both ends with two jobs and night school.
305 the last resort the final option when everything else fails Surgery is the last resort ā€” letā€™s try physical therapy first.
306 sleep on it to delay a decision until the next day Itā€™s a big decision ā€” why donā€™t you sleep on it?
307 a blessing in disguise something bad that turns out well Getting fired was a blessing in disguise ā€” I started a much better career.
308 once in a lifetime extremely rare A solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
309 leave no stone unturned to search thoroughly The police left no stone unturned in the investigation.
310 the time of my life a period of extreme enjoyment I had the time of my life at that music festival.
311 a far cry from very different from This luxury hotel is a far cry from the hostel I stayed in last year.
312 the whole nine yards everything; the entire amount She decorated the house for Christmas ā€” lights, tree, stockings, the whole nine yards.
313 add insult to injury to make a bad situation even worse To add insult to injury, they charged me for the damaged product.
314 read the room to sense the mood of a group He told a joke at the funeral ā€” he clearly couldnā€™t read the room.
315 the writing on the wall clear signs that something bad will happen The writing was on the wall ā€” the company was going to close.

Teknologi dan Kehidupan Modern

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
316 at your fingertips easily accessible All the information is at your fingertips with a smartphone.
317 go viral to spread rapidly online The video went viral and reached 50 million views.
318 pull the plug to end something; to disconnect They pulled the plug on the project after the budget was cut.
319 get the hang of to learn how to do something It took me a week to get the hang of the new software.
320 keep up with to stay current with Itā€™s hard to keep up with all the changes in technology.
321 the cutting edge the most advanced stage Their research is on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence.
322 reinvent the wheel to waste time doing something thatā€™s already been done We donā€™t need to reinvent the wheel ā€” letā€™s use the existing template.
323 bells and whistles extra features that are nice but not necessary The basic model works fine ā€” I donā€™t need all the bells and whistles.
324 back to the drawing board to start again after a failure The prototype broke, so itā€™s back to the drawing board.
325 a game changer something that significantly alters a situation AI has been a game changer for the medical industry.

Kekuasaan dan Kendali

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
326 call the shots to make the decisions; to be in charge In this company, the CEO calls the shots.
327 have the upper hand to have an advantage In negotiations, the buyer usually has the upper hand.
328 turn the tables to reverse the situation The underdog team turned the tables in the second half.
329 wrap someone around your finger to have complete influence over someone The baby has her father wrapped around her finger.
330 pull strings to use influence to get something done She pulled some strings to get her son into the school.
331 rule of thumb a general guideline As a rule of thumb, save 20% of your income.
332 the powers that be the people in authority The powers that be decided to close the department.
333 throw your weight around to use your authority aggressively He loves throwing his weight around in meetings.
334 give someone free rein to allow complete freedom The manager gave the team free rein to redesign the app.
335 hold all the cards to have all the advantages In this negotiation, the landlord holds all the cards.

Jumlah dan Tingkatan

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
336 the tip of the iceberg a small visible part of a much larger issue What we discovered is just the tip of the iceberg.
337 a drop in the ocean a tiny amount compared to whatā€™s needed A $100 donation is just a drop in the ocean for this charity.
338 through the roof extremely high House prices have gone through the roof.
339 over the top excessive; too much The wedding decorations were a bit over the top.
340 few and far between rare; not common Opportunities like this are few and far between.
341 the whole shebang everything; the entire thing She organized the entire event ā€” decorations, catering, music, the whole shebang.
342 in droves in large numbers Tourists come in droves during the summer.
343 a handful a small number; also: someone difficult to manage The children are a real handful when theyā€™re tired.
344 scratch the surface to deal with only a small part This article only scratches the surface of the problem.
345 in leaps and bounds very quickly; making great progress Her English has improved in leaps and bounds this year.

Keputusan dan Pilihan

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
346 on the fence undecided Iā€™m still on the fence about which university to choose.
347 the lesser of two evils the less bad option Neither candidate was great ā€” I voted for the lesser of two evils.
348 take the plunge to make a bold decision After years of thinking about it, she took the plunge and moved abroad.
349 sit on the fence to avoid making a decision You canā€™t sit on the fence forever ā€” make a choice.
350 cross that bridge when you come to it to deal with a problem when it arises Iā€™ll cross that bridge when I come to it.
351 play it safe to avoid taking risks He played it safe and chose the stable job.
352 weigh the pros and cons to consider advantages and disadvantages I need to weigh the pros and cons before deciding.
353 burn your boats to commit to a course of action with no return She burned her boats by resigning before finding a new job.
354 think twice to reconsider carefully Think twice before posting personal information online.
355 a tough call a difficult decision Choosing between the two job offers was a tough call.

Awal dan Akhir

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
356 from the get-go from the very beginning I knew from the get-go that this project would be challenging.
357 start from scratch to begin from nothing We lost all our data and had to start from scratch.
358 at the end of the day when everything is considered At the end of the day, your health is what matters most.
359 turn a new page to make a fresh start After the divorce, she turned a new page in her life.
360 the light at the end of the tunnel hope after a long difficult period After months of treatment, she could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
361 come full circle to return to the original position or situation His career has come full circle ā€” he started and ended in the same company.
362 wrap up to finish or conclude Letā€™s wrap up this meeting ā€” weā€™ve covered everything.
363 back to the drawing board to start over after failure The app crashed on launch day ā€” back to the drawing board.
364 the end of an era the conclusion of a significant period Her retirement marked the end of an era for the company.
365 kick off to start (an event or project) The conference kicks off at 9 AM on Monday.

Rahasia dan Privasi

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
366 keep it under wraps to keep something secret The product launch was kept under wraps until the announcement.
367 behind closed doors in private; secretly Negotiations took place behind closed doors.
368 sweep it under the rug to hide a problem instead of dealing with it The company tried to sweep the scandal under the rug.
369 mumā€™s the word keep it a secret Iā€™ll tell you, but mumā€™s the word ā€” donā€™t tell anyone.
370 an inside job done by someone within the organization The robbery was an inside job ā€” an employee gave them the code.

Kesabaran dan Menunggu

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
371 hold your horses be patient; wait Hold your horses ā€” weā€™re not ready yet.
372 keep your shirt on to calm down; be patient Keep your shirt on ā€” your order will be ready in five minutes.
373 cool your heels to wait, especially reluctantly The doctor made us cool our heels in the waiting room for an hour.
374 Rome wasnā€™t built in a day important things take time Learning a language is slow ā€” Rome wasnā€™t built in a day.
375 good things come to those who wait patience is rewarded Donā€™t rush the process ā€” good things come to those who wait.

Alam dan Lingkungan

# Idiom Definisi (Inggris) Contoh
376 canā€™t see the forest for the trees too focused on details to see the whole picture Youā€™re so worried about formatting that you canā€™t see the forest for the trees.
377 barking up the wrong tree looking in the wrong place If you think I stole it, youā€™re barking up the wrong tree.
378 make hay while the sun shines to take advantage of a good situation Interest rates are low ā€” make hay while the sun shines.
379 beat around the bush to avoid the main topic Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth.
380 turn over a new leaf to start fresh; to change behavior He turned over a new leaf and started exercising daily.
381 nip it in the bud to stop a problem early If you see signs of bullying, nip it in the bud.
382 come up roses to turn out well Despite the setbacks, everything came up roses in the end.
383 dig your own grave to create your own downfall By lying to the board, he was digging his own grave.
384 the grass is always greener other situations always seem better than yours She quit to join a startup but realized the grass isnā€™t always greener.
385 go out on a limb to take a risk by stating an opinion Iā€™ll go out on a limb and say this product will fail.

Idiom Umum Lainnya

Idiom-idiom ini digunakan dalam banyak konteks dan termasuk yang paling sering terdengar dalam bahasa Inggris sehari-hari.

# Idiom Arti Contoh
386 break a leg good luck (used before a performance) Youā€™re on stage in five minutes ā€” break a leg!
387 the ball is in your court itā€™s your decision now Iā€™ve said my piece ā€” the ball is in your court.
388 a breath of fresh air something refreshingly new The new employee is a breath of fresh air.
389 hang in there donā€™t give up; stay strong I know itā€™s hard, but hang in there ā€” it will get better.
390 get the show on the road to start doing something Enough talking ā€” letā€™s get the show on the road.
391 take a back seat to take a less active role After 30 years of leading the company, she took a back seat.
392 a shot in the dark a guess with little chance of success Asking him was a shot in the dark, but it worked.
393 leave someone high and dry to abandon someone in a difficult situation He left the team high and dry by quitting the day before the presentation.
394 one in a million extremely rare or special A friendship like ours is one in a million.
395 you canā€™t judge a book by its cover appearances can be deceiving She looks shy, but sheā€™s actually hilarious ā€” you canā€™t judge a book by its cover.
396 sit tight to wait patiently Sit tight ā€” Iā€™ll be there in 10 minutes.
397 the whole package having everything desirable Sheā€™s the whole package ā€” smart, hardworking, and creative.
398 in someone elseā€™s shoes imagining another personā€™s experience Before you criticize, try putting yourself in someone elseā€™s shoes.
399 not all itā€™s cracked up to be not as good as expected The job sounded amazing, but itā€™s not all itā€™s cracked up to be.
400 have a lot on your plate to be very busy I canā€™t help right now ā€” I have a lot on my plate.
401 make a mountain out of a molehill to exaggerate a minor problem You lost one mark on the test ā€” donā€™t make a mountain out of a molehill.
402 two sides of the same coin two aspects of the same thing Fear and excitement are two sides of the same coin.
403 cut someone some slack to be less critical of someone Sheā€™s new to the job ā€” cut her some slack.
404 go back to the drawing board to start again with a new plan The design was rejected, so we went back to the drawing board.
405 read someone like a book to understand someoneā€™s feelings easily She can read me like a book ā€” I can never hide anything from her.
406 let sleeping dogs lie to not disturb a situation that could cause trouble Donā€™t bring up the old argument ā€” let sleeping dogs lie.
407 at the end of your rope at the limit of your patience After months of problems, I was at the end of my rope.
408 hit the ground running to start something with great energy and speed She hit the ground running on her first day and finished three tasks.
409 water under the bridge past events no longer important We argued years ago, but thatā€™s water under the bridge now.
410 keep your eye on the ball to stay focused on your goal Donā€™t get distracted by side projects ā€” keep your eye on the ball.
411 cut to the chase to get to the main point I donā€™t have much time ā€” letā€™s cut to the chase.
412 the best thing since sliced bread something excellent and innovative My new coffee machine is the best thing since sliced bread.
413 when push comes to shove when a situation becomes critical When push comes to shove, youā€™ll find out who your real friends are.
414 a taste of your own medicine the same bad treatment you gave others He was rude to everyone ā€” and finally got a taste of his own medicine.
415 leave a lasting impression to have a strong, memorable effect Her kindness left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
416 take with a pinch of salt to not fully believe something Health advice on TikTok should be taken with a pinch of salt.
417 a penny for your thoughts what are you thinking about? You look worried ā€” a penny for your thoughts?
418 thereā€™s no such thing as a free lunch everything has a cost The ā€œfreeā€ app sells your data ā€” thereā€™s no such thing as a free lunch.
419 the bigger they are, the harder they fall powerful people fail more dramatically The scandal destroyed his career ā€” the bigger they are, the harder they fall.
420 Rome wasnā€™t built in a day great things take time Donā€™t expect results immediately ā€” Rome wasnā€™t built in a day.

Idiom berdasarkan Tingkat Kesulitan

Jika Anda membangun penguasaan idiom selangkah demi selangkah, berikut cara menetapkan prioritasnya:

Ramah Pemula (A2ā€“B1)

Mulailah dari idiom berikutā€”paling umum digunakan dan paling mudah dipahami:

a piece of cake, break the ice, in a nutshell, hit the road, once in a blue moon, under the weather, 24/7, keep your fingers crossed, the bigger picture, time flies, better late than never, a no-brainer, from scratch, call it a day, the last straw, on cloud nine, go viral, get the hang of, the ball is in your court, hang in there

Menengah (B1ā€“B2)

Idiom berikut memerlukan lebih banyak konteks agar dapat dipakai dengan tepat:

a blessing in disguise, the elephant in the room, hit the nail on the head, kill two birds with one stone, bite the bullet, burn the midnight oil, on the same page, cut corners, think outside the box, a double-edged sword, back to square one, cost an arm and a leg, go the extra mile, spill the beans, the tip of the iceberg, a red flag, make ends meet, on the fence, the early bird catches the worm, actions speak louder than words

Lanjut (B2ā€“C1)

Idiom berikut lebih jarang, tetapi menunjukkan penguasaan bahasa Inggris yang lebih maju:

a wolf in sheepā€™s clothing, penny-wise pound-foolish, out of the frying pan into the fire, live on borrowed time, canā€™t see the forest for the trees, pull the wool over someoneā€™s eyes, have your cake and eat it too, barking up the wrong tree, throw someone under the bus, move the goalposts, burn your boats, leave no stone unturned, come full circle, a paradigm shift, go out on a limb

Kosakata untuk Dipraktikkan

Tambahkan 25 kata yang umum terkait dengan bahasa idiomatis ini ke kamus Linglify Anda untuk pengulangan berspasi.

affordable

adjektiva

terjangkau

Contoh

- The government is working to provide affordable housing for low-income families.

- This restaurant offers delicious and affordable meals for college students.

commute

verba

berkomuter, bepergian pulang-pergi

Contoh

- Public transportation helps people commute efficiently reducing traffic congestion.

- Workers commute daily between suburban homes and downtown offices.

conservation

nomina

pelestarian, konservasi

Contoh

- Water conservation becomes increasingly important during periods of severe drought.

- Wildlife conservation is essential for protecting endangered species from extinction.

demanding

adjektiva

berat, menuntut banyak tenaga

Contoh

- Medical school is very demanding and requires years of intensive study.

- She has a demanding boss who expects perfection in all tasks.

DJ

nomina

disjoki

Contoh

- The DJ played my favorite song.

- The DJ took song requests all night.

heritage

nomina

warisan budaya

Contoh

- She inherited a rich heritage of family traditions from her grandparents.

- The ancient castle is an important part of our cultural heritage.

leisure

nomina

waktu luang

Contoh

- People enjoy various leisure activities during weekends and holidays.

- Reading books is popular leisure pursuit for many educated people.

luxurious

adjektiva

mewah

Contoh

- She dreams of owning luxurious car with leather seats and sunroof.

- The luxurious hotel suite includes marble bathroom and ocean view.

memorable

adjektiva

berkesan

Contoh

- Graduation day was memorable occasion for entire family.

- The memorable speech inspired students to pursue their dreams.

nutritious

adjektiva

bergizi

Contoh

- Fresh vegetables are nutritious and support overall health.

- Nutritious breakfast provides energy for productive school day.

passionate

adjektiva

penuh semangat, bergairah

Contoh

- Passionate speech moves audience to take action.

- Passionate teacher inspires students to learn more.

pollution

nomina

polusi, pencemaran

Contoh

- Air pollution affects public health in cities.

- Ocean pollution threatens marine life worldwide.

privacy

nomina

privasi, hak privasi

Contoh

- Hotel guests expect privacy during their stay.

- Internet privacy becomes increasingly important issue nowadays.

scenic

adjektiva

indah, berpanorama indah

Contoh

- Scenic overlook provides perfect spot for photographs.

- Scenic route takes longer but offers beautiful.

traditional

adjektiva

tradisional

Contoh

- Traditional cooking methods preserve authentic flavors perfectly.

- Traditional music reflects cultural history and values.

uneven

adjektiva

tidak rata

Contoh

- Uneven ground makes walking difficult and dangerous.

- Uneven performance shows inconsistent skill level development.

volunteer

verba

menjadi relawan, menawarkan diri

Contoh

- Citizens volunteer time for community improvement projects.

- Students volunteer at local charity organizations regularly.

substantially

adverbia

secara signifikan, secara substansial

Contoh

- Her performance substantially improved after additional training and practice.

- Prices have increased substantially over the past few months.

liaison

nomina

hubungan kerja, jalur komunikasi

Contoh

- Military liaison officers coordinate operations between allied forces.

- She serves as liaison between different departments.

sustainable

adjektiva

berkelanjutan

Contoh

- Company implements sustainable business model for long-term success.

- Sustainable farming practices protect soil and water resources.

acclaimed

adjektiva

dipuji, diakui

Contoh

- His performance was acclaimed by critics.

- The acclaimed author received many awards for her novel.

cancellation

nomina

pembatalan

Contoh

- Due to weather, the flight cancellation was inevitable.

- The concert's cancellation disappointed many fans.

discretion

nomina

kebijaksanaan, pertimbangan

Contoh

- He exercised discretion in his decisions.

- Use your discretion when sharing information.

indication

nomina

indikasi, tanda

Contoh

- The indication of his illness was clear after the tests.

- There was no indication that she was unhappy.

serenity

nomina

ketenangan, kedamaian

Contoh

- She maintained her serenity despite the chaos.

- The serenity of the lake was calming.

Ke perpustakaan

Cara Mempelajari Idiom secara Efektif

1. Belajar dalam kelompok topik, bukan daftar acak

Dua puluh kategori topik di atas ada alasannya. Saat Anda mempelajari ā€œspill the beansā€, ā€œin a nutshellā€, dan ā€œa recipe for disasterā€ bersama-sama (semuanya idiom makanan), otak membangun hubungan yang lebih kuat dibandingkan jika menghafal idiom acak secara alfabetis.

2. Belajar aktif: gunakan dalam kalimat tentang kehidupan Anda

Untuk setiap idiom yang dipelajari, tulislah kalimat tentang situasi nyata dalam hidup Anda. ā€œI had butterflies in my stomach before my driving testā€ jauh lebih mudah diingat daripada contoh buku teks yang umum.

3. Mulai dari 50, bukan 500

Jangan mencoba menghafal seluruh daftar ini. Pilih 50 idiom yang terasa alami untuk topik yang benar-benar Anda bahas. Jika tidak pernah berbicara tentang olahraga, lewati idiom olahraga. Jika bekerja di bisnis, prioritaskan idiom tentang uang dan pekerjaan.

4. Perhatikan idiom dalam media

Film, serial TV, podcast, dan lagu berbahasa Inggris penuh dengan idiom. Saat mendengarnya, berhenti sejenak dan cari artinya. Mendengar idiom dalam konteks nyata mengajarkan penggunaan lebih baik daripada definisi apa pun.

5. Gunakan pengulangan berspasi

Tambahkan idiom target Anda ke Linglify atau sistem pengulangan berspasi lain. Riset menunjukkan Anda memerlukan 8ā€“12 paparan sebelum kata atau ungkapan masuk ke kosakata aktif. Sesi tinjauan lima menit setiap hari lebih baik daripada menghafal selama 30 menit sekali seminggu.

Untuk pendekatan menghafal kosakata berbasis sains, lihat Cara Menghafal Kosakata.

6. Jangan memaksakan idiom

Kesalahan terbesar pelajar adalah menggunakan idiom secara berlebihan. Satu atau dua idiom per percakapan terdengar alami. Lima idiom dalam satu paragraf terdengar dibuat-buat. Penutur asli memakai idiom seperlunyaā€”Anda pun sebaiknya demikian.

Pendekatan belajar: pelajari idiom berdasarkan topik, berlatih dengan kalimat nyata, lalu tinjau dengan pengulangan berspasi

Bacaan Berikutnya

Panduan utama ini memberi rujukan idiom yang lengkap. Berikut panduan mendalam untuk kebutuhan tertentu:

Menurut jumlah:

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FAQ

Ada berapa banyak idiom dalam bahasa Inggris?

Perkiraannya berkisar antara 10.000 hingga 25.000, bergantung pada cara menghitungnya. Banyak idiom bersifat regional (hanya dipakai dalam bahasa Inggris British atau Amerika), arkais (sudah tidak umum), atau khusus bidang tertentu (hukum, kedokteran, atau keuangan). Untuk kefasihan umum, menguasai 200ā€“300 idiom umum mencakup sebagian besar yang akan Anda temui dalam bahasa Inggris sehari-hari.

Apa perbedaan idiom dan peribahasa?

Peribahasa adalah ungkapan singkat yang terkenal dan menyatakan kebenaran umum atau nasihat: ā€œThe early bird catches the worm.ā€ Idiom adalah ungkapan tetap dengan makna tidak harfiah: ā€œkick the bucketā€ (= meninggal). Sebagian peribahasa juga merupakan idiom (maknanya kiasan), tetapi banyak peribahasa adalah nasihat harfiah. Uji sederhananya: jika ungkapan memberi nasihat atau menyatakan kebenaran universal, kemungkinan itu peribahasa. Jika berupa frasa dalam kalimat untuk menggambarkan situasi tertentu, kemungkinan itu idiom.

Bolehkah saya memakai idiom dalam tulisan formal?

Gunakan idiom sangat terbatas dalam tulisan formal. Dalam esai akademik, laporan bisnis, dan korespondensi resmi, idiom dapat terlihat tidak profesional atau terlalu santai. Namun, dalam konteks semi-formalā€”postingan blog, kolom opini, atau slide presentasiā€”satu atau dua idiom yang tepat dapat memberi karakter. Aturannya: semakin formal konteksnya, semakin sedikit idiom yang sebaiknya digunakan.

Apakah idiom dapat diterjemahkan antarbahasa?

Sebagian idiom memiliki padanan dalam bahasa lain (ā€œbreak the iceā€ ada di banyak bahasa Eropa), tetapi sebagian besar tidak dapat diterjemahkan secara harfiah. ā€œItā€™s raining cats and dogsā€ tidak masuk akal dalam kebanyakan bahasa. Itulah sebabnya idiom sulit bagi pelajarā€”Anda tidak dapat memakai bahasa ibu sebagai jalan pintas. Pelajari setiap idiom bahasa Inggris sebagai ungkapan tetap yang utuh.

Idiom mana yang sebaiknya saya pelajari terlebih dahulu?

Mulailah dari 20 idiom ramah pemula yang tercantum dalam bagian ā€œIdiom berdasarkan Tingkat Kesulitanā€ di atas. Idiom tersebut paling sering digunakan dan paling luas dipahami. Lalu lanjutkan ke daftar menengah. Prioritaskan idiom yang sesuai dengan topik yang benar-benar Anda bahasā€”tidak ada gunanya menghafal idiom bisnis jika Anda tidak pernah membicarakan pekerjaan.

Apakah idiom British dan Amerika berbeda?

Sebagian besar idiom umum dipakai bersama dalam bahasa Inggris British dan Amerika. Namun, beberapa bersifat regional: ā€œBobā€™s your uncleā€ (British), ā€œknock on woodā€ vs. ā€œtouch woodā€ (Amerika vs. British), serta ā€œa home runā€ (Amerika, dari bisbol). Semua 420 idiom dalam panduan ini dipahami luas dalam kedua ragam. Untuk daftar khusus wilayah, lihat panduan kami tentang Idiom British dan Amerika.

Berapa banyak idiom yang saya perlukan untuk IELTS?

Untuk IELTS Band 7, Anda perlu memakai sejumlah bahasa idiomatis secara ā€œalami dan tepatā€ saat Speaking. Dalam praktiknya, 10ā€“15 idiom yang telah dilatih dengan baik sudah cukup. Untuk Band 8ā€“9, idiom seharusnya mengalir alami dalam seluruh ujaran Anda. Lihat panduan Idiom untuk IELTS Speaking kami untuk 50 idiom terbaik bagi ujian.

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