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What does the idiom 'better late than never' imply?
What does the idiom 'better late than never' imply?
What does the idiom 'to make matters worse' mean?
What does the idiom 'to make matters worse' mean?
What does the expression 'calling it a day' signify?
What does the expression 'calling it a day' signify?
Which idiom means to become emotionally stable or composed?
Which idiom means to become emotionally stable or composed?
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What does 'hit the sack' refer to in idiomatic expression?
What does 'hit the sack' refer to in idiomatic expression?
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What is the meaning of the idiom 'hang in there'?
What is the meaning of the idiom 'hang in there'?
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What does 'beating around the bush' imply?
What does 'beating around the bush' imply?
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What does the idiom 'no pain, no gain' suggest?
What does the idiom 'no pain, no gain' suggest?
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What does the idiom 'getting out of hand' mean?
What does the idiom 'getting out of hand' mean?
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What does the idiom 'pulling someone's leg' mean?
What does the idiom 'pulling someone's leg' mean?
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Study Notes
English Idioms (Idomatic Expressions)
- English idioms, proverbs, and expressions are a crucial part of everyday English, appearing frequently in both written and spoken communication.
- Idioms frequently don't have a literal meaning. Understanding their meaning and usage is essential.
- Learning idioms, though seemingly demanding, is enjoyable.
Practice Group Examples
- Better late than never: Arriving late is preferred to not arriving at all.
- Beat around the bush: Avoiding saying exactly what you mean because it might be uncomfortable.
- Calm down: To become less agitated or nervous; to relax.
- Get out of hand: To get out of control.
- Call it a day: To stop working on something for the day.
- Pulling someone's leg: Joking with someone; teasing.
- Make matters worse: To worsen a difficult or unpleasant situation.
- Hit the sack: To go to bed, to sleep.
- Hang in there: To persevere; to not give up.
- No pain, no gain: Hard work is necessary to achieve success.
- Make a problem worse: To worsen a difficult or unpleasant situation.
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Test your knowledge of popular English idioms and expressions with this engaging quiz. Understanding these expressions is crucial for effective communication in everyday situations. See how well you can interpret idioms and improve your language skills!