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We use idioms like it's raining 'cats and dogs every day, but where do these phrases come from? Idioms are difficult because their meanings are not always easy to understand. In this lesson, you will find some great examples to get you started.
Kursinhalt
Idioms;
a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words (e.g., rain cats and dogs, see the light).
TOP 5 COMMON IDIOMS
THIS IS A LIST OF THE TOP FIVE MOST COMMON ENGLISH PHRASES AND IDIOMS USED GLOBALLY. I HAVE PROVIDED THEIR MEANING AND EXAMPLES FOR MY STUDENTS.
A hot potato
Meaning: a controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with.
Example: The subject of bullying and fighting in my school is a hot potato.
Piece of cake
Meaning: something that is easy to do
Example: Learning English is a piece of cake as long as you do it with our website.
Once in a blue moon
Meaning: very rarely
Example: I go to visit my grandfather only once in a blue moon; he lives in a remote farmhouse.
A Bed of Roses
Meaning: an easy option
Example: Taking care of my younger sister is no bed of roses; she is very silly.
Raining cats and dogs
Meaning: raining very heavily
Example: I wanted to go to play outside, but it was raining cats and dogs yesterday.
When pigs fly
Meaning: something that will never happen or is impossible.
Example: William will keep quiet only when pigs fly.
Devil’s advocate
Meaning: one who presents a counterargument?Example: Hey Jack! You're always playing devil's advocate! Give it a rest and mind your own business.
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