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5 star idioms, with pictures

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A young woman at an airport holds her phone and stares with wide eyes and an open mouth at a famous singer in sunglasses and a sparkly jacket, who waves at her. Little yellow stars float around her head.

What does “Starstruck” mean?

“Starstruck” means too excited to speak when you meet a famous person.

Example: I saw my favorite singer at the airport. I was starstruck.

Emoji clue: star, star-struck face

A man and a woman in winter coats meet and smile at each other at night. Above them, glowing stars join with thin lines in the shape of two big hearts.

What does “Written in the stars” mean?

“Written in the stars” means meant to happen. Nothing can change it.

Example: They met on a train in Paris. It was written in the stars.

Emoji clue: writing hand, shooting star

A woman in work clothes stands on a tall stack of books and stretches one arm up high. Her hand almost touches a big glowing yellow star above her.

What does “Reach for the stars” mean?

“Reach for the stars” means try for a very big goal.

Example: Maria wants to run her own company. Her teacher says, “Reach for the stars!”

Emoji clue: person raising a hand, glowing star

A young man in a smart suit holds a golden trophy on a stage in a spotlight. A big yellow star rises behind him on a glowing arrow, and a crowd of adults claps at the bottom.

What does “A rising star” mean?

“A rising star” means a new person who will soon be a big success.

Example: The young chef is a rising star in New York.

Emoji clue: chart going up, star

A relieved woman stands next to a small green car that stopped just before a big fallen tree on the road. She holds her hands together and looks up at three shining stars.

What does “Thank your lucky stars” mean?

“Thank your lucky stars” means feel glad that things went well for you.

Example: The tree missed my car by one meter. I thank my lucky stars.

Emoji clue: thank-you hands, clover, star

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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