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5 home idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A smiling man and woman with suitcases open the front door of their house. A warm living room with a sofa and a lamp is inside.

What does “Home sweet home” mean?

“Home sweet home” means people say it when they are happy to be back home.

Example: Two weeks of hotels, and now our own sofa. Home sweet home!

Emoji clue: house, candy, house

A sleepy man in striped pajamas yawns and falls onto a big soft bed. The moon and stars shine through the window.

What does “Hit the sack” mean?

“Hit the sack” means to go to bed.

Example: It’s late, and I have an early meeting. Time to hit the sack.

Emoji clue: fist, person in bed

A smiling waiter puts a piece of chocolate cake in front of a happy woman and holds up his hand. She does not need her wallet.

What does “On the house” mean?

“On the house” means free, because the restaurant or bar pays for it.

Example: The waiter said our dessert was on the house.

Emoji clue: the word on with an arrow, house

A worried man in a suit watches a tall house made of playing cards fall down on his office desk.

What does “House of cards” mean?

“House of cards” means a plan or business that is weak and can fall apart fast.

Example: The company grew on borrowed money. It was a house of cards.

Emoji clue: house, playing card, playing card

A proud woman in office clothes comes in the front door with a briefcase and a big plate of bacon. Her husband smiles and claps.

What does “Bring home the bacon” mean?

“Bring home the bacon” means to earn the money that a family needs to live.

Example: Both of them work full-time to bring home the bacon.

Emoji clue: arrow, house, bacon

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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