2: Idioms & Expressions

By Hemanta Kumar

 


Idioms & Expressions

Title: Sound Like a Native: 5 Common English Idioms You Should Know

Welcome back to Enrich Your English! One of the biggest steps to sounding fluent and natural in English is understanding and using idioms.

What is an idiom? It’s a phrase where the words together have a special meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the individual words. For example, "it's raining cats and dogs" has nothing to do with animals—it just means it's raining very heavily!

Learning idioms will help you understand native speakers better and add more color to your own conversations. Let's get started with five common idioms.

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1. Bite the bullet

  • Meaning: To decide to do something difficult or unpleasant that you have been putting off. It means to face a tough situation with courage.
  • Example in Context: "I've been avoiding the dentist for months, but my toothache is getting worse. I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet and make an appointment."

2. Break the ice

  • Meaning: To say or do something to make people feel more relaxed and comfortable when they first meet each other, especially in a social situation.
  • Example in Context: At the start of the workshop, the instructor told a funny joke to break the ice and get everyone to relax and introduce themselves.

3. Hit the nail on the head

  • Meaning: To describe a situation or problem exactly and correctly. You say this when someone has identified the true cause of an issue.
  • Example in Context:
    • Person A: "I think the project is failing because of poor communication."
    • Person B: "You hit the nail on the head. That's the real problem."
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4. A piece of cake

  • Meaning: This describes a task or activity that is very easy to do.
  • Example in Context: "I was worried about the exam, but I had studied all the topics. In the end, it was a piece of cake!" (Be careful, this is informal and best used with friends or colleagues you know well.)

5. Once in a blue moon

  • Meaning: This describes something that happens very rarely or almost never.
  • Example in Context: "I used to go to the cinema every week, but now that I'm so busy with work, I only go once in a blue moon."

Idioms are a fun part of learning a language. Try to listen for them in movies and conversations. What’s your favorite English idiom? Share it in the comments!

What are your most favourite Idioms please share with me in the comments. 

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