Idioms and Phrases – 2500+ examples with meaning

Idioms and phrases are expressions where the meaning isn’t obvious from the individual words. Such expressions add color to your communication. Therefore, learning them will not only make you more proficient and expressive but will also enhance your confidence.

Here are a few examples:

• Break the ice: To initiate conversation in a social setting.
• Hit the nail on the head: To be exactly correct about something.
• A blessing in disguise: A misfortune that results in something good.

Explore our extensive collection of idioms and phrases. With over 2500 examples, you’ll find the meanings and usage of these expressions. Understanding idioms and phrases helps you sound more natural and fluent in English. Each idiom and phrase comes with its meaning and example sentences. This way, you can see how to use them in real-life situations.

Our course uses online flashcards and other modern learning tools. Olympiadtester will help you learn, retain and master 1000 idiom definitions and their meanings with the help of highly effective learning tools. Online flashcards (with audio option) will help you learn the idiom definitons. Memory tools will help you retain them. MCQ quizzes, brain games and crosswords will help you master the definitions of these 1000 idioms and their meaning in a fun way.

Using idioms and phrases in English is simple. Incorporate them into your daily conversations and writing. Practice regularly, and soon you’ll be using idioms and phrases naturally. Transitioning from literal to figurative language is a key step in mastering these expressions.

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