We use
idioms all the time in our speech. Your English will sound better if you use
them when speaking English too! Have a look at these classics!
A penny for your thoughts
A way of
asking what someone is thinking.
“You look
really sad today... a penny for your thoughts?”
At the drop of a hat
Meaning:
without any hesitation; instantly.
“If I could
get a ticket to the concert I’d go at the drop of a hat!”
Back to the drawing board
When an
attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
“Our plan
didn’t work at all so it’s back to the drawing board for us.”
Barking up the wrong tree
Looking in
the wrong place. Accusing the wrong
person.
“If you
think it was me who stole your phone you are barking up the wrong tree.”
Best of both worlds
To have all
the advantages.
“If you
have a holiday in an interesting city but with a few days on a nice beach as
well, you get the best of both worlds.”
Costs an arm and a leg
This idiom
is used when something is very expensive.
“Going to University
costs an arm and a leg these days.”
Cut corners
When
something is done badly to save money.
“If you
want to do something well, you can’t cut corners!”
Elvis has left the building
The show
has come to an end. It's all over.
“It’s over
- I never want to see you again! Elvis has left the building.”
Hit the nail on the head
Do or say
something exactly right.
“I think he
really hit the nail on the head in his article in the newspaper.”
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