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5 sea idioms, with pictures

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

A nervous man in a suit stands at the edge of a pool, and his boss points at the deep water. A life ring lies far away.

What does “Sink or swim” mean?

“Sink or swim” means you must learn fast, or you will fail. Nobody helps you.

Example: On my first day, my boss said it was sink or swim.

Emoji clue: down arrow, swimmer

A happy woman steers a white sailboat on flat blue water under a clear sky. She waves with one hand.

What does “Smooth sailing” mean?

“Smooth sailing” means easy, with no problems.

Example: The first week was hard, but after that it was smooth sailing.

Emoji clue: relieved face, sailboat

A ship with two people sails near a white iceberg. Only the small tip shows above the water, and under the water the iceberg is huge.

What does “The tip of the iceberg” mean?

“The tip of the iceberg” means a small part of a big problem. The rest is hidden under the water.

Example: The broken window was only the tip of the iceberg. The whole roof was bad.

Emoji clue: top arrow, ice

A sad woman on a beach pours one tiny drop from a glass into a huge blue ocean.

What does “A drop in the ocean” mean?

“A drop in the ocean” means a very small amount. It is not enough to help.

Example: Ten dollars is a drop in the ocean. The bill is ten thousand.

Emoji clue: water drop, wave

A smiling man in a suit holds a coffee cup in a bright office where happy coworkers work. A big blue wave with two circle arrows is painted on the wall behind him.

What does “A sea change” mean?

“A sea change” means a big change that makes things very different.

Example: The new manager brought a sea change to our office.

Emoji clue: wave, change arrows

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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