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Common English Idioms

Popular English idioms and expressions that native speakers use every day.

break a leg

good luck

piece of cake

something very easy

hit the nail on the head

to be exactly right

under the weather

feeling sick or ill

bite the bullet

to face something difficult bravely

let the cat out of the bag

to reveal a secret

once in a blue moon

very rarely

the ball is in your court

it's your turn to act

cost an arm and a leg

very expensive

speak of the devil

said when someone appears after being mentioned

better late than never

it's better to do something late than not at all

hang in there

don't give up, stay strong

on the same page

in agreement, having the same understanding

wrap your head around

to understand something complicated

sleep on it

to think about something overnight