‘I’m exhausted, it’s time for me to hit the sack!’ 19. How do you use it? This idiom is super easy to learn to use. How do you use it? Beating around the bush is when you speak nonsense, avoiding a question because you don’t want to express your opinion or answer truthfully. What does it mean? Avoid saying something ‘I’m as right as rain!’ may be exclaimed with glee when asked if everything is okay, and it is.
We moan about the rain, but ‘right as rain’ is actually a positive comment. How do you use it? Another weather-based idiom, but this one is slightly trickier. She’s just jumping on the bandwagon.’ 16. See this brunch-based example: ‘She doesn’t even like avocado on toast. How do you use it? When a person joins in with something popular or does something just because it’s cool. How do you use it? We’re not suggesting a staring contest – to see eye to eye with someone is to agree with the point they’re making. When a friend says ‘Ryan Reynolds is gorgeous!’, you can reply ‘You can say that again!’ 14. How do you use it? Generally exclaimed in agreement. ‘That exam went down in flames, I should have learned my English idioms.’ 13. How do you use it? This phrase is fairly obvious. ‘I’ll be at your football game, come rain or shine’. How do you use it? You guarantee to do something, regardless of the weather or any other situation that might arise. How do you use it? ‘I heard that elephants can fly now, but Sam often makes up stories so I take everything he says with a pinch of salt.’ 11. What does it mean? Don’t take it too seriously How do you use it? Sliced bread must have revolutionised life in England because it’s since been used as the ultimate benchmark for things that are great. What does it mean? It’s really, really good Example: ‘I remember to call my parents from my study abroad trip once in a blue moon.’ 9. How do you use it? This charming phrase is used to describe something that doesn’t happen often.
How do you use it? Often used to describe families or BFFs, ‘through thick and thin’ means that you’re by each other’s side no matter what happens, through the bad times, as well as the good. What does it mean? To be loyal no matter what ‘I’m on the fence about hot yoga classes,’ translates as ‘I’m not sure whether I enjoy yoga in a sauna yet.’ 7. How do you use it? If you’re sat on the fence, you’ve not decided which side of an argument you agree with. Use it in context: ‘Relax, I’m just pulling your leg!’ or ‘Wait, are you pulling my leg?’. ‘Pull their leg’ is similar to ‘wind someone up’. How do you use it? This is the perfect phrase to learn if you’re a fan of practical jokes. What does it mean? To play a practical joke It originates from when successful theater performers would to bow so many times after a show that they would break a leg. Often accompanied by a thumbs up, ‘Break a leg! ’is an encouraging cheer of good luck. How do you use it? This idiom is not at all threatening. How do you use it? If you told someone about their own surprise party, you’d have ‘spilled the beans’ or even ‘let the cat out of the bag’. If you’ve got the ‘ball,’ the decision is yours and someone is waiting for your decision. How do you use it? It’s your move now, but this idiom refers to life rather than a sport. If someone says they’re feeling under the weather, your response should be ‘I hope you feel better!’, not ‘Would you like to borrow my umbrella?’. How do you use it? In England we love to talk about the weather and will do so often, but don’t be fooled by this common phrase. Here are 20 English idioms that everyone should know: 1. To perfect your English, you really need to become confident in using idioms and knowing the difference between breaking a leg and pulling someone’s leg.
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Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping up in books, TV shows and movies too.
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