40 Common English Idioms

Idioms Beginning With V

English idioms, proverbs, and expressions are an important part of everyday English. They come up all the time in both written and spoken English. Because idioms don’t always make sense literally, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the meaning and usage of each idiom. That may seem like a lot of work, but learning idioms is fun, especially when you compare English idioms to the idioms in your own language.

Here’s a list of “Idioms Beginning With V” in English:

  • Vale of Tears

    Meaning: The world in general, envisioned as a sad place; the tribulations of life

  • Vicious Circle

    Meaning: A situation in which an attempt to solve a problem makes the original problem worse.

  • Victory Lap

    Meaning: Visible public appearances after a victory or accomplishment

  • Virgin Territory

    Meaning: Something that has never been explored, physically or intellectually

  • Vote with One’s Feet

    Meaning: To physically depart from something as a way of showing disapproval