English Idioms
Master the colorful expressions that make English vibrant and engaging
What Are Idioms?
Idioms are phrases or expressions that have a figurative meaning different from their literal meaning. They add color, personality, and cultural richness to language. From "raining cats and dogs" to "break a leg," idioms make English more expressive and fun!
Popular Idiom Categories
Weather & Nature
Raining cats and dogs
Raining very heavily
Under the weather
Feeling sick or unwell
A ray of sunshine
Someone who brings happiness
Every cloud has a silver lining
Good can come from bad situations
Body Parts
Keep an eye on
To watch carefully
Pull someone's leg
To joke or tease someone
Cost an arm and a leg
To be very expensive
Get it off your chest
To share your feelings
Animals
Let the cat out of the bag
To reveal a secret
Kill two birds with one stone
To accomplish two things at once
The elephant in the room
An obvious problem no one discusses
Curiosity killed the cat
Being too curious can be dangerous
Idioms in Context
It's raining cats and dogs outside, so we'll stay home.
Keep an eye on the children while I'm gone.
That new car will cost an arm and a leg!
Let the cat out of the bag and tell us the surprise!
Interactive Quiz 1: Match the Idiom
Match each idiom with its meaning:
What does "raining cats and dogs" mean?
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Answer: Raining very heavily
What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?
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Answer: To be very expensive
What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
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Answer: To reveal a secret
Interactive Quiz 2: Complete the Idiom
Complete these common idioms:
Every cloud has a _____ lining
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Answer: silver
Kill two _____ with one stone
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Answer: birds
The _____ in the room
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Answer: elephant
Interactive Quiz 3: Use in Sentences
Use these idioms in sentences:
Use "under the weather" in a sentence
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Answer: I'm feeling under the weather today, so I'll stay home.
Use "pull someone's leg" in a sentence
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Answer: Don't worry, I was just pulling your leg about the surprise party.
Use "get it off your chest" in a sentence
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Answer: If something is bothering you, just get it off your chest.
Interactive Quiz 4: True or False
Determine if these idiom meanings are correct:
True or False: "A ray of sunshine" means someone who brings happiness.
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Answer: True
True or False: "Curiosity killed the cat" means cats are naturally curious.
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Answer: False - it means being too curious can be dangerous
True or False: "Keep an eye on" means to watch carefully.
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Answer: True
Tips for Using Idioms
Understand the Context
Make sure you understand when and how to use each idiom appropriately.
Practice Regularly
Use idioms in conversation and writing to become more comfortable with them.
Learn the Origins
Understanding where idioms come from helps you remember and use them better.
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Pro Tip
Idioms make your English more colorful and engaging - practice them regularly to sound more natural!