To speak English fluently, you need to
increase your vocabulary. That includes learning idioms and expressions. The
idioms and expressions below are the most common in English. The example
sentences will help you understand how to use the expressions. Have fun!
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!
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.
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.
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.
5. broke means
"to have no money"
Example: I
have to borrow some money from my Dad. Right now, I'm broke.
can we make a new idioms for make our speaking skill get better...?? how..??
ReplyDeleteinformative, good article, keep goin!
ReplyDeletesetto you must know before what is idiom ?
ReplyDeletethanks adela :)
Thanks for sharing this nice post. Idioms can have a literal meaning in one situation and a different idiomatic meaning in another situation. It is a phrase which does not always follow the normal rules of meaning and grammar. Learn English Idioms to improve English Language.
ReplyDeletethanks julia
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