Common English Idioms- Recap
In our previous common English idiom lessons, we cover the parts below. It is highly recommended to read our part 1 idioms before moving to part 2.
Overview of Idiom Part 2
In part 2 of our idioms, you will learn many more individual metaphors that are used in daily English conversations. By going through the areas covered, you come to appreciate why idioms are a very important part of English speaking. Here are a few areas with examples:
- Animals: I smell a rat!
- The body: I’ve put my foot in it, I’m afraid.
- Building: You’re banging your head against a brick wall.
- Cats: That is to set the cat among the pigeons.
- Clothes: It fits like a glove.
- Colors: He went as white as a sheet.
- Driving: I’m going to take a back seat from now on.
Below is the list of idioms covered in our part 2:
Common English Idioms- Next
In our next common English idiom lesson, we cover the part below:
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