English Idioms, fun to learn !

6 years ago

Idioms add life and vitality to language. Without idioms, language can be correct, but it may be very dull. 
When you are able to use idioms comfortably in your own speech and writing, then you have achieved a higher level of mastery and fluency in the language.
  •Here is a sample of  commonly-used idioms in 5 groups .
1-  Time
•every other day
• once and for all
• better late than never
2- BEING REALISTIC 
• means business
• we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it
• beggars can’t be choosers
3-BEING CRITICAL 
• few and far between
• fly-by-night
• I wouldn’t put it past him
 4-ENCOURAGING OR PRAISING 
•I’ll keep my fingers crossed
•nothing ventured, nothing gained
•where there’s a will, there’s a way
 5- ANGER OR FRUSTRATION  
•up in arms
•told them where to get off
•give them a piece of my mind

Hope you enjoy learning !