English idioms: 12 common ones with meanings and examples
B1–C112 sanaa
Idioms are the part of English you cannot translate. Each one is a small piece of culture with a fixed meaning, and the only reliable way to own them is repeated exposure over weeks.
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English idioms — Sanalista
| Sana | Merkitys |
|---|---|
| break the ice | To make people feel relaxed at first.“A joke helped break the ice.” |
| hit the books | To study hard.“I need to hit the books this weekend.” |
| under the weather | Slightly ill.“She's a bit under the weather today.” |
| a piece of cake | Very easy.“The test was a piece of cake.” |
| cost an arm and a leg | To be very expensive.“That flat costs an arm and a leg.” |
| once in a blue moon | Very rarely.“We meet once in a blue moon.” |
| on the same page | In agreement.“Let's make sure we're on the same page.” |
| call it a day | To stop working for now.“It's late — let's call it a day.” |
| get the hang of | To learn how to do something.“You'll get the hang of it quickly.” |
| in the long run | Over a long period.“It saves money in the long run.” |
| keep an eye on | To watch carefully.“Keep an eye on the time.” |
| out of the blue | Unexpectedly.“He called me out of the blue.” |
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