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5 teeth idioms, with pictures

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

A smiling woman in a yellow sweater sits at a cafe table with a tall cake, a bowl of ice cream and a plate of cookies in front of her. A big cartoon tooth with a happy face floats beside her and licks its lips.

What does “Sweet tooth” mean?

“Sweet tooth” means a strong love of sweet food.

Example: She has a sweet tooth, so she always orders dessert.

Emoji clue: candy, tooth

A man in a blue jacket stands at a market stall and looks at a small dog with a wagging tail. He holds his bandaged hand behind his back and steps away with a worried face. The dog's owner smiles and holds a leash.

What does “Once bitten, twice shy” mean?

“Once bitten, twice shy” means after a bad time, you are careful the next time.

Example: After the bad deal, he says once bitten, twice shy, and he reads every page.

Emoji clue: number one, tooth, number two, hiding monkey

A friendly old horse with gray fur and a very long smile shows its big teeth to a girl in a red coat. A farmer with a straw hat looks at the horse's mouth and holds a measuring tape against a long tooth.

What does “Long in the tooth” mean?

“Long in the tooth” means rather old.

Example: This car is a bit long in the tooth, but it still runs well.

Emoji clue: ruler, tooth

A group of neighbors in bright jackets hold signs and hug the front door of an old brick library. One woman pulls a bulldozer driver's arm, and a man holds a rope. The driver in a yellow hard hat looks surprised.

What does “Tooth and nail” mean?

“Tooth and nail” means with all your strength.

Example: The neighbors fought tooth and nail to save the old library.

Emoji clue: tooth, nail polish

A woman with a suitcase jumps through the closing doors of a train just in time. Her scarf flies behind her, and a man on the platform waves a ticket. A big clock on the platform shows a minute to midnight.

What does “By the skin of your teeth” mean?

“By the skin of your teeth” means only just. Almost too late.

Example: We caught the last train by the skin of our teeth.

Emoji clue: pinching fingers, lotion bottle, tooth

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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