It's all Greek to me: I find it incomprehensible.
More holes than Swiss cheese: Full of inconsistencies and lies.
Rome wasn't built in a day: Good things take time.
All roads lead to Rome: There's more than one way to do something.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do: Follow the local customs.
Mexican standoff: A stalemate.
Dutch treat: Everyone pays for himself.
Dutch uncle: A nosy person or bearer of unwanted advice.
Good Samaritan: An altruistic volunteer.
He could sell ice to the Eskimos: He's very persuasive.
An Englishman's home is his castle: One's private life is one's own business.
Chinese whispers: Gossip gets distorted as it spreads.
Like Chinese arithmetic: Something incomprehensible.
Slow boat to China: Something that takes a long time.
Take French leave: To leave without saying goodbye.
Scotch mist: Something imaginary or nonexistent.
Indian giver: A person who tries to reclaim a gift.
Indian summer: A summerlike period during autumn.
Young Turk: a rebellious youth.
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"Idioms for Being Afraid", "Idioms for Being Angry", "Idioms for Being Happy" are some examples of idioms found in the book "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
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You can find examples of idioms in sentences in books, articles, online resources, and even in everyday conversations. Idioms are commonly used expressions that have a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Look for contexts where phrases like "kick the bucket" or "hit the nail on the head" are used to understand their idiomatic meanings.
Some examples of idioms in "Divergent" include "jumping off the deep end," "barking up the wrong tree," and "walking on eggshells." These idioms are used to convey deeper meanings or emotions within the story.
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Some websites that have idioms written in them include The Free Dictionary, Cambridge Dictionary, and Phrases.com. These sites provide definitions and examples of idioms to help users understand their meanings and usage in context.