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Common English idioms & expressions
| Idiom | Meaning | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| It's a piece of cake | It's easy | by itself |
| It's raining cats and dogs | It's raining hard | by itself |
| Kill two birds with one stone | Get two things done with a single action | by itself |
| Let the cat out of the bag | Give away a secret | as part of a sentence |
What are the 10 idioms?
Here are 10 of the most common idioms that are easy to use in daily conversation:
- “Hit the hay.” “Sorry, guys, I have to hit the hay now!” ...
- “Up in the air” ...
- “Stabbed in the back” ...
- “Takes two to tango” ...
- “Kill two birds with one stone.” ...
- “Piece of cake” ...
- “Costs an arm and a leg” ...
- “Break a leg”
What are some popular idioms?
The most common English idioms
| Idiom | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A blessing in disguise | a good thing that seemed bad at first |
| A dime a dozen | Something common |
| Beat around the bush | Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable |
| Better late than never | Better to arrive late than not to come at all |
What are 50 idioms?
50 popular idioms to sound like a native speaker
| IDIOM | MEANING |
|---|---|
| Be a good catch | Be someone worth marrying/having |
| Beat around the bush | Avoid the main topic or not speak directly about the issue |
| Bend over backwards | Do whatever it takes to help. Willing to do anything |
| Bite off more than you can chew | Take on a task that is too big |
What are the 25 idioms?
25 Common English Idioms
- as easy as pie means "very easy" (same as "a piece of cake") ...
- be sick and tired of means "I hate" (also "can't stand") ...
- bend over backwards means "try very hard" (maybe too much!) ...
- bite off more than one can chew means "take responsibility for more than one can manage"
