50 Most Common English Idioms

50 Most Common English Idioms and Phrases 

By combining words that have completely different individual meanings, we get idioms.

English idioms are extremely common in everyday conversation and, therefore, essential for language progression.

say 'I love you'

 99 English Phrases to say 'I love you'

When you're learning English, you can find a lot of phrases that seem to mean the same thing, but are a little bit different. It can be really hard to know which phrase you should use. A good example is phrases that you use to tell someone that you love them. There are so many different ways; which one should you use?

going to or will?

 

Why We Say 'Buck Naked' and Other Naked Idioms

“Naked” is one of the oldest words in the English language. There are many phrases related to it, from “the naked truth” to being “buck naked.” “Naked” and the similar term “nude” technically mean the same thing, but “nude” has a positive connotation, while “naked” suggests vulnerability. 

How to Explain something

English conversations: How to Explain something in English

When was the last time you had to explain something in English to a friend, colleague, classmate or boss?

Sometimes, we just need to describe what happened. Other times, we may have to give our opinion, or explain what the options are.

Summer jobs in the USA

 

U.S. culture: Learn about Summer jobs in the USA!

What jobs did you have when you were younger?

In the United States, many young people work during the summer.

They do this to save money for a holiday, to buy a car or to have money so they can go out with their friends.

But what sort of jobs do they do?

In this short video lesson on U.S. culture, you’ll find out about some of the jobs young Americans do in the summer.

Pickpockets in Town

Pick a pocket or two... How to survive your holiday from the increasing number of pickpockets in town

Milan train station - just look how many pickpockets there are!

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