Common English Idioms
for Students of English
for Students of English
English Idioms
Speak Natural English Using These Expressions
Learn Colorful and Useful English Vocabulary!
Increase your vocabulary and speak more natural English
by studying the idioms and expressions below.
These are some of the most common expressions in English.
Study the example sentences which show
how idioms are used in context when you speak English. Have fun!
by studying the idioms and expressions below.
These are some of the most common expressions in English.
Study the example sentences which show
how idioms are used in context when you speak English. Have fun!
English Expression 1. as easy as pie means "very easy" (same as "a piece of cake")
Example: He said it is a difficult problem, but I don’t agree. It seems as easy as pie to me!
Example: He said it is a difficult problem, but I don’t agree. It seems as easy as pie to me!
English Expression 2. be sick and tired of means "I hate" (also "can’t stand")
Example: I’m sick and tired of doing nothing but work. Let’s go out tonight and have fun.
Example: I’m sick and tired of doing nothing but work. Let’s go out tonight and have fun.
English Expression 3. bend over backwards means "try very hard" (maybe too much!)
Example: He bent over backwards to please his new wife, but she never seemed satisfied.
Example: He bent over backwards to please his new wife, but she never seemed satisfied.
English Expression 4. bite off more than one can chew means "take responsibility for more than one can manage"
Example: John is so far behind in his studies. Besides classes, he plays sports and works at a part-time job. It seems he has bitten off more than he can chew.
Example: John is so far behind in his studies. Besides classes, he plays sports and works at a part-time job. It seems he has bitten off more than he can chew.
English Expression 5. broke means "to have no money"
Example: I have to borrow some money from my Dad. Right now, I’m broke.
Example: I have to borrow some money from my Dad. Right now, I’m broke.
English Expression 6. change one’s mind means "decide to do something different from what had been decided earlier"
Example: I was planning to work late tonight, but I changed my mind. I’ll do extra work on the weekend instead.
English Expression 7. Cut it out! means "stop doing something bad"
Example: I was planning to work late tonight, but I changed my mind. I’ll do extra work on the weekend instead.
English Expression 7. Cut it out! means "stop doing something bad"
Example: That noise is really annoying. Cut it out!
English Expression 8. drop someone a line means "send a letter or email to someone"
Example: It was good to meet you and I hope we can see each other again. Drop me a line when you have time.
Example: It was good to meet you and I hope we can see each other again. Drop me a line when you have time.
English Expression 9. figure something out means "come to understand a problem"
Example: I don’t understand how to do this problem. Take a look at it. Maybe you can figure it out.
Example: I don’t understand how to do this problem. Take a look at it. Maybe you can figure it out.
English Expression 10. fill in for someone means "do their work while they are away"
Example: While I was away from the store, my brother filled in for me.
Example: While I was away from the store, my brother filled in for me.
English Expression 11. in ages means "for a very long time"
Example: Have you seen Joe recently? I haven’t seen him in ages.
Example: Have you seen Joe recently? I haven’t seen him in ages.
English Expression 12. give someone a hand means "help"
Example: I want to move this desk to the next room. Can you give me a hand?
Example: I want to move this desk to the next room. Can you give me a hand?
English Expression 13. hit the hay means "go to bed" (also "hit the sack")
Example: It’s after 12 o’clock. I think it’s time to hit the hay.
Example: It’s after 12 o’clock. I think it’s time to hit the hay.
English Expression 14. in the black means "the business is making money, it is profitable"
Example: Our business is really improving. We’ve been in the black all year
English Expression 15. in the red means "the business is losing money, it is unprofitable"
Example: Business is really going poorly these days. We’ve been in the red for the past three months.
Example: Business is really going poorly these days. We’ve been in the red for the past three months.
English Expression 16. in the nick of time means "not too late, but very close!"
Example: I got to the drugstore just in the nick of time. It’s a good thing, because I really need this medicine!
English Expression 17. keep one’s chin up means "remain brave and keep on trying"
Example: I know things have been difficult for you recently, but keep your chin up. It will get better soon.
English Expression 18. know something like the back of your hand means "know something very, very well"
Example: If you get lost, just ask me for directions. I know this part of town like the back of my hand
English Expression 19. once in a while means "sometimes, not very often"
Example: Have you been to the new movie theater? No, only see movies once in a while. I usually stay home and watch TV.
English Expression 20. sharp means "exactly at a that time"
Example: I’ll meet you at 9 o’clock sharp. If you’re late, we’ll be in trouble!
Example: I’ll meet you at 9 o’clock sharp. If you’re late, we’ll be in trouble!
English Expression 21. sleep on it means "think about something before making a decision"
Example: That sounds like a good deal, but I’d like to sleep on it before I give you my final decision.
Example: That sounds like a good deal, but I’d like to sleep on it before I give you my final decision.
English Expression 22. take it easy means "relax"
Example: I don’t have any special plans for the summer. I think I’ll just take it easy.
Example: I don’t have any special plans for the summer. I think I’ll just take it easy.
English Expression 23. to get the ball rolling means "start something, especially something big"
Example: We need to get this project started as soon as possible. I’m hoping you will help me get the ball rolling.
Example: We need to get this project started as soon as possible. I’m hoping you will help me get the ball rolling.
English Expression 24. up to the minute means "the most recent information"
Example: I wish I knew more about what is happening in the capital city. We need more up to the minute news.
Example: I wish I knew more about what is happening in the capital city. We need more up to the minute news.
English Expression 25. twenty-four/seven means "every minute of every day, all the time"
Example: You can access our web site 24/7. It’s very convenient!
Example: You can access our web site 24/7. It’s very convenient!
see all next topic ..||
this from my english book website
Very useful for beginners
I hope this topic will help you to improve you’r English Language
°•◦● ₪ °•◦● ₪°•◦● ₪
جزاك الله خيرا ياعسل
ان شاء الله تفيديني لأني مبتدأة
~
°•◦● ₪ °•◦● ₪°•◦● ₪
Thaaaaaaaaank yooooooou
 |
اقتباس |  |
 |
المشاركة الأساسية كتبها ريتا 2024  |
 |
 |
| جزاك الله خيرا ياعسل ان شاء الله تفيديني لأني مبتدأة |
||
 |
 |
مشكوورة رورو علي المرور اتمني لك الفائدة وللجميع …||
|
اقتباس | |
|
المشاركة الأساسية كتبها صدى احلامي |
|
|
|
Thaaaaaaaaank yooooooou
|
||
|
|
you’re welcome sis …||
thanks for passing in my topic …||
نااايس تومي والله في بعض الجمل جديدة علي
أضيف للمفضلة ^^
يسلموووو ايديكي عالنقل المفيد يا دلوعتي 
|
اقتباس | |
|
المشاركة الأساسية كتبها moonf@ce |
|
|
| نااايس تومي والله في بعض الجمل جديدة علي
أضيف للمفضلة ^^ يسلموووو ايديكي عالنقل المفيد يا دلوعتي |
||
|
|
الله يسلمك غلاااااااي موووووووووون …|||
مبسوطة انك استفدتي وانرتي الموضوع بطلتك الحلوة ..||
ما نحرم منك سويت هارت :032: ..|||
ThanX aloT
^<*
^<*
|
اقتباس | |
|
المشاركة الأساسية كتبها ريمية 2 |
|
|
| ThanX aloT ^<* |
||
|
|
you welcome sis
i am so glad to see you here passing in my topic
best wishes