There are many idioms used in everyday usage by native English speakers. Some common examples include:
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“Break a leg”: This means “good luck” and is often used before a performance or competition.
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“Bite the bullet”: This means to face a difficult or unpleasant
situation with courage and determination.
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“Cost an arm and a leg”: This means that something is very expensive.
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“The ball is in your court”: This means it is someone else’s turn to take action or make a decision.
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“Barking up the wrong tree”: This means to pursue a mistaken or misguided approach or goal.
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“Hit the nail on the head”: This means to say or do something exactly right or to make a very accurate guess or assessment.
- “Knee-deep”: This means to be deeply involved in something.
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“Let the cat out of the bag”: This means to reveal a secret unintentionally.
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“On the same page”: This means to be in agreement or understanding with someone.
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“Pulling your leg”: This means to tease or joke with someone.
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“Raining cats and dogs”: This means it is raining very heavily.
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“Seeing is believing”: This means that one needs to experience something firsthand in order to believe it.
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“Throw in the towel”: This means to give up or quit.
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“Under the weather”: This means to feel ill or not well.
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“When pigs fly”: This means something will never happen.
