100 Common English Idioms — fls online
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100 Common English Idioms — FLS Online
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100 Common English Idioms Idioms are phrases or proverbs whose meanings cannot be directly translated. Because of this, students must familiarize themselves with these phrases through a bit of memorization and practice. While learning idioms might seem difficult and time-consuming, it’ll help you to speak in more interesting ways and sound more natural among native English speakers. You’ll also find learning idioms helpful for enjoying pop culture where many characters use idioms as they speak. We’ve put together the 100 most common idioms, provided meanings and an example of each one being used in a sentence below. If you have a favorite idiom that we don’t have on our list. Share it in the comments below! 1. Break the ice Meaning: To get the conversation going. Provide a conversation prompt. Example: Starting class with a joke or subjects students like will help to break the ice. 2. A dime a dozen Meaning: Very common: quite ordinary Example: I thought it was something special but it turns out they're a dime a dozen. 3. Beat around the bush Meaning: To avoid saying something Example: Don't beat around the bush. Just tell me what happened. 4. Back against the wall Meaning: Forced to do something that you would rather not. Example: I really don't want to do this but my back is against the wall. 5. Bite the bullet Meaning: Doing something you don't want to but also expressing that you're making a proactive choice. Example: I'm going to go ahead and bite the bullet rather than waiting around. 6. Wrap one's head around something Download 1.47 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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