102 Common Idioms Archives - Basic English Speaking

13 Common Idioms on Various Topics

13 Common Idioms on Various Topics 1. To Sleep On It To have more time to think about something before making a decision She must sleep on it before making a final decision. Where should we go for vacation? Let’s sleep on it and decide tomorrow. You don’t have to accept my proposal now, just sleep […]

6 Common Idioms about Decisions

Idioms about Decisions 1. Take it or leave it To either accept or reject something. I can pay only $100 for this shirt. Take it or leave it. That’s my final offer. Take it or leave it. ‘Do you have any other bikes for rent?’ ‘Sorry, that’s the last one in the shop. Take it […]

8 Common Idioms about Time

Idioms about Time 1. Nine-to-five job A job that you work during the office hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nina works a nine-to-five job. Nine-to-five jobs are boring. I’d rather run my own business. A nine-to-five job suits you best if you don’t like traveling and adventure. 2. At the eleventh hour Having […]

7 Common Idioms about Dreams

Idioms about Dreams 1. Beyond your wildest dreams To be much better than you could imagine. My first prize in the beauty pageant last night was beyond my wildest dreams. She had never thought of a 9 in the math test, but she got a 10. That result was beyond her wildest dreams. The project […]

6 Common Idioms about Friendship

Idioms about Friendship 1. Lend your money. Lose your friend. You shouldn’t lend your friend money because it may create issues. You’ll have to bother your friend to repay the loan, or your friend may never repay the loan. Both can make your friendship worse. You shouldn’t have lent her money. Remember, “lend your money. […]

9 Common Idioms about Work

Idioms about Work 1. Get your feet under the table To become familiar and more confident in a new job. It’s my first week at the new company. I haven’t gotten my feet under the table. I need time to get my feet under the table. I was so overwhelmed at first but now I […]

9 Common Idioms about Travel

Idioms about Travel 1. Off the beaten track A place or route that is far away from where many people live. The explorers have just found a village off the beaten track. I want to stay on that island for all of summer vacation because it’s off the beaten track. I don’t want to be […]

12 Common Idioms about Health

Idioms about Health 1. Ill at ease To feel worried or uncomfortable. She looked ill at ease when she had to do public speaking. He was ill at ease when he was on his first date with her. I feel ill at ease around smokers. 2. Breathe one’s last To die. He breathed his last […]

11 Common Idioms about Happiness and Sadness

Idioms about Happiness and Sadness 1. On cloud nine To be extremely happy or excited. Jack was on cloud nine when his girlfriend said ‘yes’ to his proposal. ‘Congratulations on your promotion. How do you feel now?’ ‘Thanks. I’m on cloud nine!’ Nancy was on cloud nine when she saw her family after two years […]

8 Common Idioms about Love

Idioms about Love1. Love at first sight Two people falling in love the first time they meet. Jim and Sue had a very happy ending after three months of dating. It was love at first sight. I don’t believe in love at first sight. Love needs time to grow. I loved him at first sight. […]

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