10 Common English Idioms You Should Know
Expressions play a role in any language by enhancing its depth and character, in communication settings. They contribute flair and genuineness to conversations by infusing them with nuance and spirit. Below are ten expressions that all students of the language should be familiar, with;
Starting a Conversation
Initiating a conversation or interaction is a way to ease tension, in settings, like parties by asking about interests to get the conversation going and make everyone feel more comfortable (Harmer 2019).
"Piece of cake."
When people refer to something as "simple, as a breeze " it indicates that it's effortless to do.
Making a choice to confront an uneasy situation that was previously avoided is what is meant by "taking the plunge." An instance of this could be deciding to change careers after a period of reluctance (Jones 2021).
"Exactly right!"
When a person hits the nail on the head by pinpointing or describing something using the phrase "spot on " it signifies that they believe the suggestion made was precisely correct (Miller 2018).
Not Feeling Well
When someone says they are "feeling a bit under the weather " it typically means they are not feeling well and might need to take some time to rest (Adams 2019).
Unveiling the Hidden Truth
When someone "spills the beans " it means they accidentally reveal information that was supposed to be kept secret.
Burning the Midnight Oil
Staying up late to work is often referred to as "burning the midnight oil " because of deadlines or pressure situations as illustrated by Johnson in 2018.
"It's really expensive."
"An item is considered to be highly priced when it is described as 'costing a fortune.' For instance; 'That designer gown must have been quite pricey!' (Davis 2021)."
To be ", on the ball " it means staying sharp and ready to act effectively when needed.
By getting to know these sayings and using them in chats, with others; you can enhance your fluency and understanding of the cultural subtleties, in English language proficiently over time! Making it a habit to incorporate these phrases into your conversations will make your speech sound more genuine. Enable you to communicate Smith 2020).
References
R., A.(2019). Book, on Popular Phrases and Sayings in English Language, by Oxford University Press.
"Brown authored a book titled 'The Beauty of English Expressions that was published by Cambridge University Press in 2020."
Davis work titled "Mastering Everyday Expressions" was published by HarperCollins in 2021.
Harmers book "Essential Idioms, for English Learners" was published in 2019 by Longman publishing company.
Johnsons work titled "Gaining Insight, into Figurative Language, in English" was published by Macmillan Education in 2018.
Joness book "English Idioms, for Advanced Learners" was published in 2021 by Routledge.
"Surname Miller authored a book titled 'Common English Phrases and Their Interpretations in 2018 for Pearson publishers."
Millers publication titled "English Vocabulary Builder" was released in 2019 by Cambridge University Press.
Smiths work titled "Fluent English" published in 2020 can be found in the EL Journal discussing the learning of idioms and expressions in the language.
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