Welcome to our vocabulary building audio section for idioms! Here, you'll find a collection of idiomatic expressions that are commonly used in English. These idioms are not only fun to learn but also very useful in everyday conversations.
Common English Idioms
Here are some popular idioms with their meanings and examples:
Break the ice: To make a conversation easier and more comfortable.
- "I was nervous at the party, but when I said 'Hi, how's it going?' I think I broke the ice."
Hit the nail on the head: To describe exactly what is causing a problem or to describe something exactly.
- "You hit the nail on the head when you said the company's main issue is poor communication."
Piece of cake: Something that is very easy to do.
- "I thought the math test would be hard, but it was a piece of cake."
Spill the beans: To accidentally reveal a secret.
- "I was trying not to spill the beans about my surprise birthday party."
Under the weather: Feeling ill.
- "I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I won't be able to go to work."
How to Use the Audio
To listen to the audio for each idiom, simply click on the link below. The audio will help you pronounce the idiom correctly and understand its usage in a sentence.
Listen to "Break the ice" audio
Listen to "Hit the nail on the head" audio
Listen to "Piece of cake" audio
Listen to "Spill the beans" audio
Listen to "Under the weather" audio
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