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IDIOMS IN ENGLISH An idiom is an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements or in its grammatically atypical use of words. Idioms, proverbs, and phrases in English are common in everyday conversation. They appear frequently in written and spoken English. You'll need to learn the meaning and usage of each idiom because they don't always make sense literally. This may appear to be a lot of work, however learning idioms is enjoyable, especially when comparing English idioms to idioms in your own tongue. You will sound more like a native speaker when you use idioms and expressions in English. If you had never heard someone say "We're on the same page," would you have understood that they weren't talking about a book? And the first time someone said he'd "ride shotgun", did you wonder where the gun was? A modern English speaker is familiar with thousands of idioms and employs many of them on a daily basis. Idioms can be simple ( "the other day," "make a point of," "What's up?") or more colorful ("asleep at the wheel", "bite the bullet"). Now you will learn the meaning of some common idioms in English. ● Better late than never: This idiom is used by itself when you think that it is better for someone or something to be late than never to arrive or to happen. ● Comparing apples to oranges:This idiom is used as a part of a sentence. It means comparing two things that cannot be compared ● Bite the bullet: This idiom is used as a part of a sentence. It means to force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult, or to be brave in a difficult situation: ● Bite off more than you can chew: This idiom is used as a part of a sentence. It means trying to do something that is too difficult for you. ● It's raining cats and dogs: This idiom is used by itself. something that you say when it is raining heavily. ● Costs an arm and a leg: This idiom is used as a part of a sentence. It means to be extremely expensive. ● Once in a blue moon: This idiom is used as a part of a sentence. It means something happens very rarely. ● Every cloud has a silver lining: This idiom is used by itself. It means “good things come after bad things”. ● Born with a silver spoon: This idiom is used as a part of a sentence. It means born wealthy, or fortunate, or both
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