vocabulary idioms and phrases

 

Idiom is a type of expression or phrase conveying a meaning which can’t be defined by the meaning of the individual words. English idioms and phrases are used to express something in an alternative way which further intensifies the message that needs to be conveyed. For example, one can say ‘born with a silver spoon in mouth’ instead of saying ‘born in a very wealthy family’.

Schools should take the initiative to teach idioms to students as it enhances the kid’s learning, understanding, and communication skills in the English language. Idioms always allow a speaker or writer to describe a situation in the best possible way. It is almost impossible to avoid idiomatic expressions if someone is trying to get a better grip on the language.

And to add to it, using idioms is enjoyable and is an interesting way to express something altogether. The purpose of idioms also includes bringing out something different in expressions avoiding the use of common or direct phrases, so as to make the language more engaging.

 A piece of cake.

An easy or simple task.

2) A hard nut to crack.

A difficult person to deal with.

3) A picture is worth a thousand words.

Showing or illustrating something conveys a message better than words.

4) Born with a silver spoon in mouth.

A person born in a wealthy family.

5) Better late than never

It is better to do something late than not do it at all.

6) Break the ice.

To start something or become friends with somebody.

7) Bread and butter.

A person’s earnings for daily expenses.

8) Break a leg.

Best wishes.

9) Chasing rainbows

Chasing something quite impossible to achieve.

10) Can judge a book by its cover.

Not to judge someone or something by their appearance.

11) Costs an arm and a leg.

When something is very expensive.

12) Cool as a cucumber.

Someone who is very calm and relaxed.‍

13) Draw a longbow.

To lie or exaggerate.

14) Easier said than done.

It is tougher to do something in reality than to say or think.

15) Feeling under the weather.

Life is a piece of cake

Idiom piece  of cake means an easy going activity.

Cool as cucumber cucumber is cooler effect whenever we have heated glistening summer so cool as cucumber idiom is used for persons behaviour who could not lose his temper

Indian cricket coach is as cool as a cucumber.

Easier said than done

Easy to say  but difficult to do.

Winning English Premeier League is easier said than done.

Passing NEET is easier said than done.

His admission into india s finest Institute is like chasing rainbow.

Chasing rainbow is doing impossible things.