MOST COMMON ENGLISH IDIOMS Flashcards
Because idioms don't always make sense literally, you'll need to familiarize yourself with the meaning and usage of each idiom. (34 cards)
A blessing in disguise
A good thing that seemed bad at first
(as part of a sentence)
A dime a dozen
Something common
(as part of a sentence)
Beat around the bush
Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable
(as part of a sentence)
Better late than never
Better to arrive late than not to come at all
Call it a day
Stop working on something
(as part of a sentence)
Cut somebody some slack
Don’t be so critical
(as part of a sentence)
Cutting corners
Doing something poorly in order to save time or money
(as part of a sentence)
Easy does it
Slow down
Get out of hand
Get out of control
(as part of a sentence)
Get something out of your system
Do the thing you’ve been wanting to do so you can move on
(as part of a sentence)
Get your act (sh*t) together
Work better or leave
Give someone the benefit of the doubt
Trust what someone says
(as part of a sentence)
Go back to the drawing board
Start over
(as part of a sentence)
Hang in there
Don’t give up
Hit the sack
Go to sleep
(as part of a sentence)
It’s not rocket science
It’s not complicated
Let someone off the hook
To not hold someone responsible for something
(as part of a sentence)
Make a long story short
Tell something briefly
(as part of a sentence)
Miss the boat
It’s too late
(as part of a sentence)
No pain, no gain
You have to work for what you want
On the ball
Doing a good job
(as part of a sentence)
Pull someone’s leg
To joke with someone
(as part of a sentence)
Pull yourself together
Calm down
So far so good
Things are going well so far
