Common English Idioms from Movies and TV Series

This video tutorial explores various English idioms, providing definitions and examples for each. It covers idioms like 'not my cup of tea', 'cold feet', 'out of the blue', 'ring a bell', 'break the ice', 'on a roll', 'go the extra mile', 'hang in there', 'cut corners', 'time flies', 'sick and tired', 'lose your touch', 'when in Rome', 'a blessing in disguise', and 'you can say that again'. Each section explains the meaning and usage of these idioms in everyday language.

What does the idiom 'not my cup of tea' imply?

• Something is very enjoyable

• Something is extremely difficult

• Something is very easy

• Something is not preferred or liked

What does 'getting cold feet' mean?

• Running away from a situation

• Becoming nervous before a major event

• Feeling very cold

• Feeling extremely confident

What does the phrase 'out of the blue' describe?

• A clear sky

• Something happening unexpectedly

• A feeling of sadness

• A color preference

If something 'rings a bell', what does it mean?

• It sounds familiar

• It is confusing

• It is unheard of

• It is loud and clear

What is meant by 'breaking the ice'?

• Starting a fight

• Making people feel relaxed

• Ending a relationship

• Freezing water

What does it mean to be 'on a roll'?

• To be physically rolling

• To be having a lot of success

• To be losing repeatedly

• To be in a difficult situation

What does 'go the extra mile' suggest?

• Avoid responsibilities

• Travel a long distance

• Run a mile every day

• Make more effort than expected

What does 'hang in there' encourage someone to do?

• Climb a tree

• Hang decorations

• Continue despite difficulties

• Give up

What does 'cut corners' imply?

• To take shortcuts that reduce quality

• To literally cut the corners of a page

• To spend more money

• To work extra hours

What does 'time flies' express?

• Birds flying

• Time moves slowly

• Time is visible

• Time passes very quickly