Idioms help you communicate in new ways, they add emotion to your speech, and they help English speakers connect with you on a deeper level.

Many English speakers hear idioms from their parents and teachers while growing up, so they are very familiar with these idioms and connect emotionally to them.

Are you ready to expand your English and use English like a first language speaker? We hope so! Let’s learn 10 new English idioms that you can use in your daily life…

Idioms are very popular when speaking English.

In the comments, try to explain what each one of these idioms mean.

10 useful English idioms to use in your daily life

Idiom 1:

The best of both worlds

Idiom 2:

Under the weather

Idiom 3:

Let the cat out of the bag

Idiom 4:

A penny saved is a penny earned

Idiom 5:

Beat around the bush

Idiom 6:

When it rains it pours

Idiom 7:

Throw caution to the wind

Idiom 8:

Come rain or shine

Idiom 9:

Time is money

Idiom 10:

Leave no stone unturned

There you have it! Time to put your idioms to use and impress your friends, teachers or colleagues!

If you already know these phrases and would like some more help, we recommend looking through other phrases articles, mixing-and-matching phrases, and working together with private tutors.

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