CAN YOU WRITE 100 MOST IMPORTANT IDIOMS USING

EXPLANATIONS AND EXAMPLES IN SENTENCES A BEGINNER

IMMIGRANT ENGLISH LEARNER SHOULD KNOW AT WORK AND IN
HIS EVERYDAY LIFE IN HIS NEW COMMUNITY ?

Bite the bullet

Meaning: To face a difficult situation with courage.

Example: "I have to bite the bullet and tell my boss about the mistake I
made."

Hit the nail on the head

Meaning: To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
Example: "You really hit the nail on the head when you said
communication is the issue here."

Break the ice

Meaning: To initiate a conversation in a social setting.
Example: "To break the ice at the party, I started talking about our shared
hobbies."

Burn the midnight oil

Meaning: To work late into the night.
Example: "I had to burn the midnight oil to finish the project before the
deadline."

Cut to the chase

Meaning: To get to the main point without unnecessary details.
Example: "Let's cut to the chase and discuss the budget for the upcoming
project."

Cost an arm and a leg

Meaning: Very expensive.
Example: "Buying a new car can cost an arm and a leg, so I'm considering
a used one."

Piece of cake
Meaning: Something very easy to do.
Example: "The exam was a piece of cake; I finished it in 30 minutes."

Ball is in your court

Meaning: It's your responsibility to make a decision or take action.
Example: "I've done my part; now the ball is in your court to finalize the
proposal."

Jump on the bandwagon

Meaning: To adopt a popular activity or trend.
Example: "Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon of using reusable water
bottles."

Caught between a rock and a hard place

Meaning: Facing a difficult decision with no good options.
Example: "I'm caught between a rock and a hard place – I need a job, but I
can't relocate."

Spill the beans

Meaning: To reveal a secret.
Example: "I can't keep it a secret any longer; I need to spill the beans
about the surprise party."

Let the cat out of the bag

Meaning: To reveal a secret unintentionally.
Example: "I didn't mean to let the cat out of the bag, but I accidentally
mentioned the new project."

Go the extra mile

Meaning: To make a special effort beyond what is required.
Example: "If you want to succeed, you have to be willing to go the extra
mile in your work."

Burn bridges
Meaning: To damage relationships, making it difficult to go back.
Example: "Quitting without notice can burn bridges with colleagues and
employers."

In the same boat

Meaning: In the same difficult situation as others.
Example: "We're all in the same boat when it comes to dealing with the
new company policies."

Hold your horses

Meaning: Be patient, wait a moment.
Example: "Hold your horses! I'll be ready to leave in just a minute."

Don't count your chickens before they hatch

Meaning: Don't expect success until it happens.
Example: "I know the interview went well, but don't count your chickens
before they hatch."

Rain on someone's parade

Meaning: To spoil someone's plans.
Example: "I hate to rain on your parade, but the event has been canceled
due to bad weather."

The ball is in your court

Meaning: It's your turn to make a decision or take action.
Example: "I've presented my proposal; now the ball is in your court to
approve or reject it."

Out of the blue

Meaning: Something unexpected or surprising.
Example: "She called me out of the blue to invite me to her wedding."
Break a leg
Meaning: Good luck.
Example: "You're going to do great in your performance tonight—break a
leg!"

Hit the hay

Meaning: Go to bed or go to sleep.
Example: "I'm exhausted; it's time to hit the hay."

Cry over spilled milk

Meaning: Don't waste time worrying about things that have already
happened and cannot be changed.
Example: "Yes, I made a mistake, but there's no use crying over spilled
milk. Let's find a solution."

Cost of living
Meaning: The amount of money needed to sustain a basic lifestyle.
Example: "Moving to a bigger city often means a higher cost of living."

Go with the flow

Meaning: Accept things as they come and adapt to the situation.
Example: "I try to go with the flow and not stress about things I can't
control."
Burn bridges behind you
Meaning: End relationships or opportunities in a way that makes it difficult
to return.
Example: "Quitting without notice can burn bridges behind you; it's
important to leave on good terms."

Throw in the towel

Meaning: Give up; surrender.
Example: "After hours of trying to fix the computer, I finally threw in the
towel and called for help."

Kick the bucket

Meaning: To die.
Example: "He's getting old, but I hope he doesn't kick the bucket anytime
soon."

Give someone the benefit of the doubt

Meaning: Believe someone's statement without being critical.
Example: "I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he didn't mean
to be rude."

A piece of the pie

Meaning: A share or part of something.
Example: "Everyone deserves a piece of the pie when it comes to the
success of the project."
Spill the tea
Meaning: Share gossip or information.
Example: "She loves to spill the tea about what's happening in the office."

Jump through hoops

Meaning: Go through a lot of effort or trouble to achieve something.
Example: "I had to jump through hoops to get approval for my vacation
time."

Under the weather

Meaning: Feeling sick or unwell.
Example: "I won't be at work today; I'm a bit under the weather."

Bite off more than you can chew

Meaning: Take on a task that is way too big or difficult.
Example: "I think I've bitten off more than I can chew with this new
project; it's overwhelming."

Cost a pretty penny

Meaning: To be very expensive.
Example: "That designer handbag must have cost a pretty penny."

Spinning your wheels

Meaning: Expending effort but not making any progress.
Example: "I feel like I'm just spinning my wheels at work; nothing is getting
done."

Burn the candle at both ends

Meaning: Work long hours without enough rest.
Example: "You can't burn the candle at both ends for too long without
consequences to your health."

Out of the frying pan and into the fire

Meaning: Escaping from one problem only to find yourself in a worse
situation.
Example: "Leaving that job was like jumping out of the frying pan and into
the fire; my new boss is even worse."

Spitting image
Meaning: Strong resemblance to someone.
Example: "She's the spitting image of her mother; they look exactly alike."

Cut the mustard

Meaning: To meet the required standards; to succeed.
Example: "I wasn't sure if the new employee could cut the mustard, but
she's doing a great job."

Burn the midnight oil

Meaning: Work late into the night.
Example: "I had to burn the midnight oil to finish the report for tomorrow's
meeting."

A picture is worth a thousand words

Meaning: Visual representation can convey complex ideas more effectively
than words.
Example: "I drew a diagram to explain the concept because, you know, a
picture is worth a thousand words."

Back to the drawing board

Meaning: Starting over because the previous attempt failed.
Example: "The project didn't go as planned, so it's back to the drawing
board for a new strategy."

Bite the hand that feeds you

Meaning: Hurt someone who has helped or supported you.
Example: "He shouldn't criticize his boss so openly; it's like biting the hand
that feeds him."

A dime a dozen
Meaning: Very common or easy to find.
Example: "In this digital age, information is a dime a dozen; you can find it
anywhere."

Hit the ground running

Meaning: Start a new activity with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example: "She joined the team and hit the ground running, making
significant contributions from day one."

Burn your bridges

Meaning: Irreversibly cut off connections or relationships.
Example: "If you quit without notice, you might burn your bridges with this
company for future opportunities."

Spill your guts

Meaning: Share all your secrets or feelings.
Example: "After a few drinks, he started spilling his guts about his past
relationships."
Bite your tongue
Meaning: Refrain from speaking to avoid saying something offensive.
Example: "Even though I disagreed with her, I had to bite my tongue
during the meeting."

Cost the earth

Meaning: Extremely expensive.
Example: "Hiring a top-notch lawyer can cost the earth, but it's worth it for
the case."

Go the whole nine yards

Meaning: Make a maximum effort; do everything possible.
Example: "If we're going to host a party, let's go the whole nine yards and
make it unforgettable."

Cry wolf
Meaning: Give a false alarm; report a nonexistent danger.
Example: "He's always crying wolf about computer issues; most of the
time, it's just a minor glitch."

Cost an arm and a leg

Meaning: Very expensive.
Example: "Getting my car repaired is going to cost an arm and a leg; I
hope it's worth it."
Go back to the drawing board
Meaning: Start over due to a failure or setback.
Example: "The marketing campaign didn't resonate with the audience, so
we need to go back to the drawing board."

Burn the candle at both ends

Meaning: Work excessively hard or for long hours.
Example: "I can't keep burning the candle at both ends; I need to find a
better work-life balance."

Burn the midnight oil

Meaning: Work late into the night.
Example: "I had to burn the midnight oil to meet the deadline for the
project."

Bite off more than one can chew

Meaning: Take on a task that is too difficult or demanding.
Example: "I think I've bitten off more than I can chew with this new
project; it's overwhelming."

Hit the nail on the head

Meaning: Describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
Example: "You really hit the nail on the head when you identified the
source of the issue."

Break the ice

Meaning: Initiate a conversation in a social setting.
Example: "To break the ice, I started talking about our shared interests."

Cost an arm and a leg

Meaning: Very expensive.
Example: "Buying a new smartphone can cost an arm and a leg these
days."

Ball is in your court

Meaning: It's your responsibility to make a decision or take action.
Example: "I've done my part; now the ball is in your court to decide."

Jump on the bandwagon

Meaning: Adopt a popular activity or trend.
Example: "Many people are jumping on the bandwagon of using eco-
friendly products."

Caught between a rock and a hard place

Meaning: Facing a difficult decision with no good options.
Example: "I'm caught between a rock and a hard place; I need a job, but I
can't relocate."

Spill the beans

Meaning: Reveal a secret.
Example: "I can't keep it a secret any longer; I need to spill the beans
about the surprise party."
Let the cat out of the bag
Meaning: Reveal a secret unintentionally.
Example: "I let the cat out of the bag by mentioning the surprise party to
Sarah."

Go the extra mile

Meaning: Make a special effort beyond what is required.
Example: "If you want to succeed, you have to be willing to go the extra
mile in your work."

Burn bridges
Meaning: Damage relationships, making it difficult to go back.
Example: "Quitting without notice can burn bridges with colleagues and
employers."

In the same boat

Meaning: In the same difficult situation as others.
Example: "We're all in the same boat when it comes to dealing with the
new company policies."

Hold your horses

Meaning: Be patient, wait a moment.
Example: "Hold your horses! I'm not ready to leave just yet."

Don't count your chickens before they hatch

Meaning: Don't expect success until it happens.
Example: "I know the interview went well, but don't count your chickens
before they hatch."

Rain on someone's parade

Meaning: Spoil someone's plans.
Example: "I hate to rain on your parade, but the event has been canceled
due to bad weather."

The ball is in your court

Meaning: It's your turn to make a decision or take action.
Example: "I've presented my proposal; now the ball is in your court to
approve or reject it."

Out of the blue

Meaning: Something unexpected or surprising.
Example: "She called me out of the blue to invite me to her wedding."

Break a leg
Meaning: Good luck.
Example: "Break a leg on your first day at the new job!"

Hit the hay

Meaning: Go to bed or go to sleep.
Example: "It's late; I'm going to hit the hay."

Cry over spilled milk

Meaning: Don't waste time worrying about things that have already
happened and cannot be changed.
Example: "Yes, I made a mistake, but there's no use crying over spilled
milk. Let's find a solution."
Cost of living
Meaning: The amount of money needed to sustain a basic lifestyle.
Example: "The cost of living in this city is quite high."

Go with the flow

Meaning: Accept things as they come and adapt to the situation.
Example: "I try to go with the flow and not stress about things I can't
control."

Burn bridges behind you

Meaning: End relationships or opportunities in a way that makes it difficult
to return.
Example: "Quitting without notice can burn bridges behind you; it's
important to leave on good terms."
Throw in the towel
Meaning: Give up; surrender.
Example: "After hours of trying to fix the computer, I finally threw in the
towel and called for help."

WRITE 100 THE MOST IMPORTANT BRITISH SLANG PHRASES

:

Ace - Excellent or fantastic.

All right? - A common greeting, similar to "How are you?"
Blimey! - An expression of surprise or disbelief.
Bob's your uncle - Everything is sorted or completed.
Cheeky - Playfully impudent or mischievous.
Chuffed - Pleased or delighted.
Dodgy - Suspicious or unreliable.
Gobsmacked - Astonished or shocked.
Knackered - Extremely tired or exhausted.
Mate - Friend or buddy.
Mint - Really good or in great condition.
Nutter - Crazy or eccentric person.
Off one's trolley - Acting irrationally or insane.
Peckish - Slightly hungry.
Quid - A pound (money).
Reckon - Think or believe.
Skive - To avoid work or duty.
Telly - Television.
Uni - University.
Wanker - An insulting term for someone annoying or foolish.
Yonks - A long time.
Zonked - Extremely tired or worn out.
Arse over elbow - Falling over or tumbling headfirst.
Bog standard - Basic or ordinary.
Cock-up - A mistake or error.
Dosh - Money.
Eejit - Idiot or fool.
Fiver - A five-pound note.
Gaff - Home or residence.
Hanky panky - Secret or dishonest behavior.
Innit - Isn't it?
Jolly - Happy or cheerful.
Kip - A nap or sleep.
Loo - Toilet or bathroom.
Minging - Unpleasant or disgusting.
Nosh - Food.
Owt - Anything.
Posh - Elegant or high-class.
Quaff - To drink heartily.
Ruddy - Used as a mild swear word.
Sod's law - The idea that if anything can go wrong, it will.
Tosser - An insult for someone annoying or contemptible.
U-turn - Changing one's opinion or decision.
Veg out - To relax or do nothing.
Wally - A foolish or inept person.
Xerox - To photocopy (not exclusive to Britain but used).
Yob - A rude or aggressive young person.
Zed - The letter Z.
Aggro - Trouble or conflict.
Brolly - Umbrella.
Clobber - Clothes or attire.
Duffer - Incompetent or clumsy person.
Eejit - Foolish person.
Fag - Cigarette.
Gormless - Stupid or clueless.
Hanky panky - Secret or suspicious behavior.
In the nick - In prison.
Jumper - Sweater.
Kerfuffle - Commotion or fuss.
Lurgy - Illness or flu.
Muppet - Foolish or incompetent person.
Nutter - Crazy or insane person.
Owt - Anything.
Peckish - Slightly hungry.
Quid - A pound (money).
Rubbish - Garbage or nonsense.
Snog - To kiss passionately.
Tosh - Nonsense or rubbish.
U-turn - Changing one's decision.
Vexed - Annoyed or frustrated.
Wazzock - Foolish or annoying person.
Yaffle - To eat or drink noisily.
Zonked - Extremely tired.
Arse - Buttocks or rear end.
Brass monkeys - Extremely cold weather.
Chinwag - A chat or conversation.
Dog's dinner - A mess or something done badly.
Eejit - Fool or idiot.
Fiver - A five-pound note.
Gander - A look or glance.
Hunky-dory - Everything is fine.
Iffy - Unreliable or uncertain.
Jolly - Happy or cheerful.
Knee-high to a grasshopper - Very young or small.
Lark - A playful or mischievous activity.
Mum's the word - Keep it a secret.
Nosh - Food or a meal.
Off one's rocker - Crazy or insane.
Pukka - Genuine or top-quality.
Quibble - A minor complaint.
Ruck - A fight or argument.
Sorted - Everything is organized or settled.
Tosh - Nonsense or rubbish.
Up the duff - Pregnant.
Vexed - Annoyed or irritated.
Waffle - To talk aimlessly or at length.
Xerox - To photocopy.
Yaffle - To eat or drink noisily.
Zilch - Nothing.
Ace - Excellent or outstanding.
WRITE 100 THE MOST USED BRITISH SLANG PHRASES

Cheers - Thanks or thank you.

Mate - Friend or buddy.
Blimey! - An expression of surprise or shock.
Bob's your uncle - Everything is sorted or completed.
Dodgy - Suspicious or unreliable.
Gobsmacked - Astonished or amazed.
Chuffed - Pleased or delighted.
Knackered - Extremely tired or exhausted.
All right? - A casual greeting similar to "How are you?"
Ace - Excellent or fantastic.
Peckish - Slightly hungry.
Quid - A pound (money).
Reckon - Think or believe.
Skive - To avoid work or duty.
Uni - University.
Wanker - An insulting term for someone annoying or foolish.
Yonks - A long time.
Zonked - Extremely tired or worn out.
Telly - Television.
Arse - Buttocks or rear end.
Cock-up - A mistake or error.
Dosh - Money.
Eejit - Idiot or fool.
Fiver - A five-pound note.
Gaff - Home or residence.
Innit - Isn't it?
Jolly - Happy or cheerful.
Kip - A nap or sleep.
Loo - Toilet or bathroom.
Minging - Unpleasant or disgusting.
Nosh - Food.
Owt - Anything.
Posh - Elegant or high-class.
Quaff - To drink heartily.
Ruddy - Used as a mild swear word.
Sod's law - The idea that if anything can go wrong, it will.
Tosser - An insult for someone annoying or contemptible.
U-turn - Changing one's opinion or decision.
Veg out - To relax or do nothing.
Wally - A foolish or inept person.
Xerox - To photocopy (not exclusive to Britain but used).
Yob - A rude or aggressive young person.
Zed - The letter Z.
Aggro - Trouble or conflict.
Brolly - Umbrella.
Clobber - Clothes or attire.
Duffer - Incompetent or clumsy person.
Eejit - Foolish person.
Fag - Cigarette.
Gormless - Stupid or clueless.
Hanky panky - Secret or suspicious behavior.
In the nick - In prison.
Jumper - Sweater.
Kerfuffle - Commotion or fuss.
Lurgy - Illness or flu.
Muppet - Foolish or incompetent person.
Nutter - Crazy or insane person.
Owt - Anything.
Peckish - Slightly hungry.
Quid - A pound (money).
Rubbish - Garbage or nonsense.
Snog - To kiss passionately.
Tosh - Nonsense or rubbish.
U-turn - Changing one's decision.
Vexed - Annoyed or frustrated.
Wazzock - Foolish or annoying person.
Yaffle - To eat or drink noisily.
Zonked - Extremely tired.
Arse - Buttocks or rear end.
Brass monkeys - Extremely cold weather.
Chinwag - A chat or conversation.
Dog's dinner - A mess or something done badly.
Eejit - Fool or idiot.
Fiver - A five-pound note.
Gander - A look or glance.
Hunky-dory - Everything is fine.
Iffy - Unreliable or uncertain.
Jolly - Happy or cheerful.
Knee-high to a grasshopper - Very young or small.
Lark - A playful or mischievous activity.
Mum's the word - Keep it a secret.
Nosh - Food or a meal.
Off one's rocker - Crazy or insane.
Pukka - Genuine or top-quality.
Quibble - A minor complaint.
Ruck - A fight or argument.
Sorted - Everything is organized or settled.
Tosh - Nonsense or rubbish.
Up the duff - Pregnant.
Vexed - Annoyed or irritated.
Waffle - To talk aimlessly or at length.
Xerox - To photocopy.
Yaffle - To eat or drink noisily.
Zilch - Nothing.
Ace - Excellent or outstanding.
Bits and bobs - Various small items.
Chinwag - A chat or gossip.
Damp squib - Something that fails to meet expectations.
Flog - To sell.
Gutted - Extremely disappointed or upset.