Today we are sharing with you English idioms for everyday conversations.
Let’s face it - language is more than just grammar and vocabulary. Idioms are the secret sauce that makes native speakers sound so natural, and they’re often the hardest part to master for English learners. If you’re ready to level up your conversation game, these ten idioms are a perfect start.
Here are ten idioms that will help you sound more like a native speaker:
🔨 Hit the nail on the head
(to say something that is exactly right)
e.g. You hit the nail on the head when you said we needed a new marketing strategy.
🍰 Piece of cake
(something that is very easy)
e.g. That exam was a piece of cake. I finished it in 20 minutes!
💷 Cost an arm and a leg
(very expensive)
e.g. My wife wants this designer bag, but it costs an arm and a leg
😴 Hit the sack
(to go to bed)
e.g. It’s been a long day and I’m ready to hit the sack.
😵💫 Let the cat out of the bag
(to accidentally reveal a secret)
e.g. We were planning a surprise party, but I let the cat out of the bag!
🌡️ Under the weather
(to feel ill or unwell)
e.g. I’m feeling a bit under the weather today.
☁️ On cloud nine
(extremely happy or joyful)
e.g. I was on cloud nine when I heard I got the job!
🧊 Break the ice
(to start a conversation in an awkward situation)
e.g. She told a joke to break the ice at the meeting.
🍀 Break a leg
(good luck)
e.g. You’ll do great in the performance. Break a leg!
🫘 Spill the beans
(to reveal a secret or share information that was meant to be kept private)
e.g. Don’t spill the beans about our holiday plans!
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All the best and see you in the next one!
Benjamin & Cami
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