Learning idioms is the first step towards becoming fluent in the language. I’ve been using idioms for a long time in my writing and I know how difficult it can be to understand them when you’re not used to them. This post will teach you the most useful idioms for English speakers. STEP 1: Make…
Learning idioms in American English is often a challenge for English learners and native speakers alike. Idioms are common phrases that express a relationship between two concepts that is not obvious from the literal meaning of the words. In this article, I’ll be sharing with you the 7 steps that will help you to learn…
FIELD DAY A field day is a way to show off what one has achieved. It is also an event where people are invited to be part of the planning and execution. In the U.S., a “field day” refers to an outdoor activity in which students from a school gather to compete against one another…
CLOWN AROUND To “clown around” is to have fun in an informal, playful way. When people “clown around,” they are not being serious or formal. They are not taking themselves too seriously. The term “clown around” is an idiomatic phrase which means “to behave in a silly or childish manner.” The phrase can have many…
GET/GIVE THE GO-AHEAD The phrase “go ahead” is a common idiomatic response to someone’s request for permission to do something. It generally means that the speaker does not have an objection to whatever the person has requested, and will allow it go ahead, or proceed. The idiom “go ahead” is a common idiomatic response to…
Welcome to American English Idioms: Lesson 9. In this lesson you have 3 American English idioms to read, listen to, translate, and pronounce in English. Please focus and do your best so that you can learn and improve your knowledge of American English idioms. Don’t forget to use the comments section below to share your…
GET/LEND (SOMEONE) A HAND Many people have the idiom “to lend someone a hand” meaning to lend support or help. This idiom can be used to describe performing an act that benefits the actions of another person, doing something for someone, or helping out. The phrase “lend someone a hand” is an idiom. The meaning…
FITS AND STARTS When someone is progressing in an erratic manner, they are making progress in fits and starts. This phrase describes periods of apparent progress followed by periods of stagnation. The expression “fits and starts” is used to describe periods of success where the person or company experiencing them will experience failure, stop for…
FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE For heaven’s sake is an idiom that refers to the intensity of one’s emotions. The speaker is imploring his audience to understand the gravity of the situation and how seriously he takes it. For heaven’s sake idiom is a phrase that literally means “for God’s sake.” It can be used to express…
Welcome to American English Idioms: Lesson 22. In this lesson you have 3 American English idioms to read, listen to, translate, and pronounce in English. Please focus and do your best so that you can learn and improve your knowledge of American English idioms. Don’t forget to use the comments section below to share your…