Idioms Flashcard

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One-hit wonder

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This refers to a person or thing that achieves success or popularity with just one thing (usually a song, product, or achievement) and then is not able to replicate that success.

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Example of One-hit wonder

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That band had a huge hit with their first song, but after that, they became a one-hit wonder.

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Daylight robbery

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This idiom means something that is outrageously expensive or unfair, often used to describe situations where you feel like you’ve been cheated or overcharged.

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Example of Daylight robbery

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Charging $10 for a bottle of water at a concert is daylight robbery.

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Hot cakes

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This idiom refers to something that is selling very quickly or in high demand.

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Example of Hot cakes

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The new iPhone sold out like hot cakes; everyone wanted one.

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Hard of hearing

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This idiom is used to describe someone who has difficulty hearing or is partially deaf.

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Example of Hard of hearing

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My grandfather is hard of hearing, so we have to speak louder when we talk to him.