Common Idioms: Do You Know What They Mean?
If you’ve spoken the English language, you’ve probably heard these common idioms and cliches. But, because they’re not meant to be taken literally, they can sometimes be confusing when you think about the meaning of each. Do you know even the more difficult ones and their meanings?
We’ve chosen examples that will really test your knowledge of the English language and common idioms that you may hear in a regular conversation with your boss, coworkers, family, and friends. We know the English language can be tricky, so good luck!
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Common Idioms
An idiom is a phrase that is commonly used among a population and has a non-literal meaning. (In fact, when taken literally, an idiom can make a sentence into utter nonsense.) Common English idioms can be downright confusing, especially if you're learning the language for the first time, or a very literal person. You've probably heard these common English idioms in everyday conversation, from "fish out of water" to "call it a day."