Top 10 Exciting Idioms To Help With Your English

Today we will discuss Idioms.  Using expressions is a fun way to communicate by using phrases that do not mean, what the words mean.  Here is the definition of idioms.

idiom

ˈɪdɪəm/

noun

plural noun: idioms

A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words (e.g. over the moon, see the light ).

synonyms

expression, idiomatic expression, turn of phrase, set phrase, fixed expression, phrase; "‘Far out,’ she replied, using a rather dated idiom"

A hot potato

Speak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed

Barking up the wrong tree

Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person

Best of both worlds

Meaning: All the advantages.

Costs an arm and a leg

This idiom is used when something is very expensive.

Cry over spilled milk

When you complain about a loss from the past.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

Do not put all your resources in one possibility.

Hit the nail on the head

Do or say something exactly right

Jump on the bandwagon

Join a popular trend or activity.

Let the cat out of the bag

To share information that was previously concealed

Off one's rocker

Crazy, demented, out of one's mind, in a confused or befuddled state of mind, senile.

Try using these idioms this week.  Check out my Instagram for more updates on idioms.  Have a great day.  

Until next week,

Coach Barb