Most Common IDIOMS in English

Common Idioms that can be used in any Competitive Test

Idioms Definition

An idiom is a phrase, saying or a group of words that has a metaphorical (not literal) meaning, which has become accepted in common usage.
An idiom’s symbolic sense is quite different from the literal meaning or definition of the words of which it is made. There are a large number of Idioms and they are used very commonly in all languages. There are estimated to be at least 25,000 idiomatic expressions in the English language.

Idioms in fact, evolve the language; they are the building blocks of a language and civilization. They also have great intensity to make a language interesting and dynamic. Idioms bring a spectacular illustration to everyday speech. They provide interesting insights into the use of words, languages and the thought processes of their speakers. They have a sense of mystery and fun about them.
So what makes idioms difficult?

The answer is their “meaning”. Idioms are not easy to understand – especially for non-native speakers, because their meanings are usually metaphorical. This characteristic of idioms makes them strange and difficult to understand for English learners.

IDIOMS	Definition	Sample Sentence
Let’s get this show on the road!	Let’s get started!	We have everything packed for the road trip, so let’s get this show on the road!
Let the cat out of the bag	To tell a secret.	The surprise party was ruined when my little brother let the cat out of the bag and told our mom about it.
Lose your marbles	To be crazy. (Often said as a joke.)	Mrs. Thompson wants all this homework finished tomorrow? She must have lost her marbles!
Make a long story short	To quickly get to the point.	To make a long story short, my neighbor found my lost dog near the park.
Make your blood run cold	Frighten.	That new horror movie made my blood run cold.

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