Go Natural English Podcast | Listening & Speaking Lessons 10 Common English Idioms You'll Hear Every Day (and How to Use Them!) ✅
Oct 8, 2025
Wondering about phrases like "break the ice" or "hit the books"? This discussion dives into 10 everyday idioms, explaining their meanings with real-life examples. You'll practice pronunciation and learn how to use expressions like "under the weather" and "piece of cake" naturally. Get tips on expressions to sound more fluent and hints on making conversations smoother. Whether it's about patience with "hang in there" or revealing secrets with "spill the beans," this lesson is all about enhancing everyday English.
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Idioms Fill The Gap Textbooks Miss
- Idioms are common in everyday conversation but often missing from textbooks.
- Learning idioms helps you understand native speakers and sound more natural.
Start Conversations With A Small Prompt
- Use a question or a joke to start conversations and make people comfortable.
- Try breaking the ice at parties by asking about someone's weekend.
Say 'Hit The Books' And Set Boundaries
- When you need to study, tell others you need to 'hit the books' to set boundaries.
- Pronounce 'have to' naturally as it often assimilates to sound like 'hafta.'