15 TOP IDIOMS FROM SARGOI TEACHERS

Every language has its own idioms and expressions. The English language has lots of phrases that are useful to learn.

To learn English idioms and expression it can take some time but there are some of them that are more popular than others. That is why you do not need to learn all the idioms, pick up the most popular – and enjoy practicing them!

So why do we need to learn English idioms? When you learn English idioms you will sound more confident, especially when you speak with native English speakers.

Here are the most common English idioms and phrases that will enrich your English vocabulary and make you sound like a native speaker.

‘Speak of the devil’ – this means that the person you’re just talking about actually appears at that moment.
“Hi Tom, speak of the devil, I was just telling Sara about your new car.”
‘Once in a blue moon’ – an event that happens seldom.
“I only go to the cinema once in a blue moon.”
‘When pigs fly’ – something that will never happen.
“When pigs fly she’ll tidy up her room.”
‘To cost an arm and a leg’ – something is very expensive.
“Fuel these days costs and arm and a leg.”
‘A piece of cake’ – something is very easy.
“The English test was a piece of cake.”
‘To feel under the weather’ – to not feel well.
“I’m really feeling under the weather today; I have a terrible cold.”
‘To kill two birds with one stone’ – to solve two problems at once.
“By taking to my dad on holiday, I killed two birds with one stone. I got to go away but also spend time with him.”
‘To cut corners’ – to do something badly or cheaply.
“They really cut corners when they built this bathroom; the shower is leaking.”
‘Break a leg’ – means ‘good luck’ (often said to actors before they go on stage).
“Break a leg Sam, I’m sure your performance will be great.”
‘Call it a day’ – stop working on something.
I think we have done enough work today, I am feeling tired now, let’s call it a day.
‘No pain no gain’ – you have to work hard for something you want.
If you want to win the title next month, you have to train for an extra hour every day next week. No pain, no gain.
‘Giving someone the cold shoulder’ – to ignore someone.
I fought with my wife, and she is now giving me the cold shoulder.
‘The last straw’ – The final source of irritation for someone to finally lose patience.
The last straw in their relationship was when he physically abused her. She walked out after that.
‘The elephant in the room’ – A matter or problem that is obvious of great importance but that is not discussed openly.
When Geoff arrived at the meeting yesterday, he had a huge black eye. He gave us no explanation, and nobody dared ask him about it. So we sat there for the whole morning with this elephant in the room.
'On the same page' - everyone in agreement.
Before we begin with the discussion, I want to make sure that all of us are on the same page.