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10 Most Common American Idioms Helping Your English Sound Natural

CHAN Pisey
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In this lesson, you will learn what the idioms are, how useful learning idiom is for your English skills, and 10 most common American idioms. To watch video with explanation, click and subscribe https://youtu.be/lOtb5NeDl7I

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10 Most Common American English Idioms Teacher Jans English Class
Todays Lesson 10 American English Idioms, Meanings, and usage in sentences.
What are idioms? Idioms are phrases in which the actual meaning cannot be derived from the literal meaning of the words used, meaning they don't always make sense literally.
Why idioms? Sound more natural Motivation Engage your audience/Grab peoples attention
Beat around the bush Meaning: to avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable Usage: as a part of the sentence Example: Dont beat around the bush. Were running out of time. Please get to the point.
Better late than never Meaning: better to arrive or do something late than not to come or do at all. Usage: by itself Example: Im not sure if I will get to her party on time. Well, better late than never.
Bite the bullet Meaning: to force yourself to do something difficult or unpleasant or to be brave in a difficult situation because its inevitable. Usage: as a part of the sentence Example: I hate to talk about pay raise with my boss, but I will have to bite the bullet.
Call it a day Meaning: to stop what you are doing because you dont want to do it any more or think youve done enough . Usage: as a part of the sentence Example: Youve been sitting in front of the computer for 5 hours. Lets call it a day and go out for a breath of fresh air.
Break a leg Meaning: good luck, used to wish someone especially before a performance. Usage: by itself Example: Tomorrow is my final stage performance. Break a leg!
You can say that again Meaning: I completely agree with you. Usage: by itself Example: Learning idiom is fun. You can say that again.
Hang in there Meaning: Dont give up. Usage: by itself Example: Starting your own business is a tough journey but hang in there.
Hit the sack/Hit the hay Meaning: Go to sleep. Usage: as a part of the sentence Example: I have a busy day tomorrow. I am going to hit the sack now.
Its not rocket science Meaning: Its not complicated to do or understand. Usage: by itself Example: Public speaking is scary . Its not rocket science.
Make a long story short Meaning: its used to indicate that you are explaining what happened in a few words rather than providing all the details. Usage: by itself Example: To make a long story short, I didnt enjoy the party yesterday.
StudyEnglishwithJan English for daily conversations , English for business, and learning tips every week. Find me on YouTube to watch video with full explanation. https://bit.ly/3KTt0Wr Click here
Homework Choose 1 idiom and write a sentence using the idiom chosen in the comment below.
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10 Most Common American Idioms Helping Your English Sound Natural

  • 1. 10 Most Common American English Idioms Teacher Jans English Class
  • 2. Todays Lesson 10 American English Idioms, Meanings, and usage in sentences.
  • 3. What are idioms? Idioms are phrases in which the actual meaning cannot be derived from the literal meaning of the words used, meaning they don't always make sense literally.
  • 4. Why idioms? Sound more natural Motivation Engage your audience/Grab peoples attention
  • 5. Beat around the bush Meaning: to avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable Usage: as a part of the sentence Example: Dont beat around the bush. Were running out of time. Please get to the point.
  • 6. Better late than never Meaning: better to arrive or do something late than not to come or do at all. Usage: by itself Example: Im not sure if I will get to her party on time. Well, better late than never.
  • 7. Bite the bullet Meaning: to force yourself to do something difficult or unpleasant or to be brave in a difficult situation because its inevitable. Usage: as a part of the sentence Example: I hate to talk about pay raise with my boss, but I will have to bite the bullet.
  • 8. Call it a day Meaning: to stop what you are doing because you dont want to do it any more or think youve done enough . Usage: as a part of the sentence Example: Youve been sitting in front of the computer for 5 hours. Lets call it a day and go out for a breath of fresh air.
  • 9. Break a leg Meaning: good luck, used to wish someone especially before a performance. Usage: by itself Example: Tomorrow is my final stage performance. Break a leg!
  • 10. You can say that again Meaning: I completely agree with you. Usage: by itself Example: Learning idiom is fun. You can say that again.
  • 11. Hang in there Meaning: Dont give up. Usage: by itself Example: Starting your own business is a tough journey but hang in there.
  • 12. Hit the sack/Hit the hay Meaning: Go to sleep. Usage: as a part of the sentence Example: I have a busy day tomorrow. I am going to hit the sack now.
  • 13. Its not rocket science Meaning: Its not complicated to do or understand. Usage: by itself Example: Public speaking is scary . Its not rocket science.
  • 14. Make a long story short Meaning: its used to indicate that you are explaining what happened in a few words rather than providing all the details. Usage: by itself Example: To make a long story short, I didnt enjoy the party yesterday.
  • 15. StudyEnglishwithJan English for daily conversations , English for business, and learning tips every week. Find me on YouTube to watch video with full explanation. https://bit.ly/3KTt0Wr Click here
  • 16. Homework Choose 1 idiom and write a sentence using the idiom chosen in the comment below.