Idiom Buddy

Idiom Buddy

The stories behind the sayings

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Released
August 18, 2026
Updated
August 25, 2026

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Understand English idioms with detailed explanations of their meaning, origin, and usage. Features bilingual content, literal breakdowns, and everyday alternatives. Includes a section on phrasal verbs and flags common confusions with Chinese phrases.

✓Bilingual explanations (English & Chinese)
✓Literal word breakdowns
✓Documented origin stories
✓Natural example sentences
✓Usage context and formality
✓Phrasal verb section
✓Offline functionality
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What's New in Idiom Buddy

1.2

August 25, 2026

Select & copy — press and hold any text on a card to select and copy it: meanings, examples, origins, anything. Notes — add your own note to any idiom or phrasal verb. Notes save automatically. Saved list — star an idiom or add a note, and find them all under Saved, now synced across your devices with iCloud. 8 new idioms (1,009 total), including "just peachy," "the unvarnished truth," "over the top," and "not my jam." 选取与复制——长按卡片上的任意文字即可选中并复制:释义、例句、典故,统统可以。 笔记——给任何习语或动词短语添加你自己的笔记,自动保存。 收藏列表——收藏习语或添加笔记,都会归入"收藏",并通过 iCloud 在你的设备间同步。 新增 8 条习语(共 1,009 条)

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Great App to learn idiom

Great App to learn idiom , you can communicate fluently with native speaker

The absolute best app for learning idioms! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I’ve searched all over the internet for a good tool to learn English idioms, and this is hands down the ONLY app with clear English-Chinese explanations tailored perfectly for Chinese speakers. It’s clean, super user-friendly, and completely AD-FREE! Truly a hidden gem. Thank you so much to the developer for creating such a wonderful app!
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FAQ

What is Idiom Buddy?

Idiom Buddy is an app designed to help users understand English idioms by providing their meanings, origins, and practical usage examples. It offers explanations in both English and Chinese, making it accessible to a wider audience.

Does Idiom Buddy work offline?

Yes, Idiom Buddy is fully offline. The entire collection of idioms and their explanations is stored on your device, so you can access them without an internet connection.

How does Idiom Buddy explain idioms?

Each idiom in Idiom Buddy includes a plain-language meaning, a word-by-word literal breakdown, its documented origin story, example sentences, context for usage, everyday alternatives, and a memory hook.

Does Idiom Buddy have ads?

No, Idiom Buddy is ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not contain any advertisements.

What devices does Idiom Buddy support?

Idiom Buddy is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices, offering a consistent experience across Apple platforms.

How often is Idiom Buddy updated?

The latest version of Idiom Buddy is 1.2, which was last updated on August 25, 2026. Updates typically include new content and feature improvements.

Can I use Idiom Buddy to learn Chinese idioms?

While Idiom Buddy provides explanations in Chinese and highlights potential confusions with Chinese phrases, its primary focus is on explaining English idioms to English learners. It does not offer a comprehensive Chinese idiom dictionary.

Is there a cost to use Idiom Buddy?

Idiom Buddy is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to access its full content and features.