15 Most common English idioms and phrase
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“You can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time.”
The best of both worlds
By working part-time and looking after her kids two days a week she managed to get the best of both worlds.
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“the person you’re just talking about actually appears at that moment.”
Speak of the devil
Hi Tom, speak of the devil, I was just telling Sara about your new car.
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“agreeing with someone.”
See eye to eye
They finally saw eye to eye on the business deal.
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“an event that happens infrequently.”
Once in a blue moon
I only go to the cinema once in a blue moon.
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“something that will never happen.”
When pigs fly
When pigs fly she’ll tidy up her room.
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“something is very expensive.”
To cost an arm and a leg
Fuel these days costs and arm and a leg.
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“something is very easy.”
A piece of cake
The English test was a piece of cake.
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“to accidentally reveal a secret.”
Let the cat out of the bag
I let the cat out of the bag about their wedding plans.
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“to not feel well.”
To feel under the weather
I’m really feeling under the weather today; I have a terrible cold.
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“to solve two problems at once.”
To kill two birds with one stone
By taking my dad on holiday, I killed two birds with one stone. I got to go away but also spend time with him.
Thank You
There’s always room for bliss.
25 Most common English idioms and phrases