40 Common English Idioms - ThoughtCo
www.thoughtco.com › common-english-idioms-3211646Nov 21, 2019 · Common English Idioms. 24/7: Twenty-four hours a day; seven days a week; all the time; constantly. My little sister irritates me 24/7! A short fuse: A quick temper. Jamie is known for his short fuse; just a few days ago he screamed at his coach for not letting him play. A taste of your own medicine: Bad treatment deservedly received for treating other people badly.