Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Common English Idioms


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.

5 comments:

  1. can we make a new idioms for make our speaking skill get better...?? how..??

    ReplyDelete
  2. informative, good article, keep goin!

    ReplyDelete
  3. setto you must know before what is idiom ?

    thanks adela :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. 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.

    ReplyDelete