What are idioms? Idioms are an important part of the English language used by native speakers everyday. They are phrases or expressions that may sound silly, but have a non literal meaning that most native speakers know and that every language school student should know and add to their vocabulary. Here is a list of seven idioms and their meanings to add to your vocabulary so you can sound like any native speaker!
1. A blessing in disguise: a phrase that means a good thing that seemed bad at first.
An example: Getting laid off was a blessing in disguise because I was able to find my dream job a week later.
2. Better late than never: a phrase that means it is better to arrive late somewhere than not to come at all.
An example: You are an hour late, but better late than never!
3. Break a leg: a phrase that is used to say good luck to someone.
An example: Break a leg on your speech today!
4. It’s not rocket science: a phrase that means something isn’t very complicated and is easy to do for most people.
An example: Make sure to solve this problem. It’s not rocket science.
5. Make a long story short: a phrase that means that you are going to explain something quickly.
An example: To make a long story short, I need to use your car to get dinner.
6. Under the weather: a phrase that means you are feeling sick.
An example: I’m feeling under the weather so I won’t be able to go to the party.
7. Speak of the devil: a phrase that means the person you were just discussing, just showed up.
An example: I don’t like Jerry. Oh, speak of the devil, here is Jerry now!
Published on February 16, 2022
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