American English has lots of idioms that are very useful in daily communication, and learning them can help you speak better English. Step 1: Learn American English Idioms Learning the basics of American English is important, but there’s much more to it. You can use American English idioms as a way to communicate your ideas…
GET OFF (ONE’S) HIGH HORSE This idiom typically means to stop being arrogant or haughty, and it is often used when someone has been proven wrong. The phrase comes from the old English proverb ‘to get off one’s high horse,’ which was believed to be a literal act of getting down from one’s horse. Most…
Here is a step-by-step guide to learning idioms in American English, and how to use them in everyday life. We’ll be taking a look at some of the most commonly used idioms in American English. You’ll also learn how to apply them in your writing, and how to use them in conversation. As with any…
Chapter 2: Bread and Butter: Common Idioms The Breadwinner: Earning Your Stripes Understanding the nuances of the term “breadwinner” is crucial for grasping its profound cultural significance in the fabric of American society. This hallowed expression not only encapsulates the financial responsibility that weighs heavily on one’s shoulders, but it also evokes a sense of…
This article is going to teach you how to master the idioms in American English. These phrases are common and often used incorrectly. Learning them will help you communicate more effectively with native speakers. STEP 1: Read The first step is to read. Read idioms in context. They are commonly used in conversations, so pay…
There are thousands of idioms in the English language. However, most of us don’t know them. I’ve come across a lot of people who can’t communicate properly because they don’t understand the meaning of common expressions. This post will teach you the most useful idioms you need to know in order to communicate effectively. I’ll…
Welcome to American English Idioms: Lesson 3. 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…
GIVE (ONE’S) RIGHT (BODY PART) FOR/TO DO (SOMETHING) The idiom “give (one’s) right body part” to do something means to sacrifice one’s time, effort, or something else, in order to achieve the goal. One might say that they gave their left arm to get through the semester. GIVE (ONE’S) RIGHT (BODY PART) FOR/TO DO (SOMETHING)…
Welcome to American English Idioms: Lesson 21. 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…
Chapter 3: Colors of Emotion: Idioms in Context Feeling Blue: The Depth of Sadness The sky outside my window is a muted canvas of gray, the clouds heavy with the weight of a melancholic mood. As I gaze out, I can’t help but feel a familiar tug at my heart – the sensation of “feeling…