20 English Idioms With Meanings And Examples

The video tutorial introduces 20 funny and commonly used English idioms, explaining their meanings and providing examples. It covers phrases like 'hold your horses', 'elephant in the room', and 'break a leg'. The lesson also includes a conversational segment where these idioms are used in context, helping learners understand their practical application. Viewers are encouraged to download lesson notes and register for a fluency master class.

What does the idiom 'hold your horses' mean?

• To be patient or wait

• To run quickly

• To be hungry

• To be stubborn

If someone is described as a 'couch potato', what are they likely doing?

• Cooking meals

• Watching a lot of TV

• Reading books

• Exercising regularly

What does 'knock yourself out' imply when used in a conversation?

• To stop immediately

• To be careful

• To become unconscious

• To do as you please

What is the meaning of 'don't give up your day job'?

• To continue working hard

• To change your career

• To not pursue a hobby professionally

• To take a break from work

When someone says 'pardon my French', what are they apologizing for?

• Being late

• Interrupting someone

• Using a swear word

• Speaking in a foreign language

What does 'break a leg' mean when wishing someone well?

• To literally break a leg

• To perform poorly

• To wish good luck

• To be careful

If someone is 'not playing with a full deck', what does it suggest?

• They are very organized

• They are not very smart

• They are very wealthy

• They are playing cards

What does 'keep your shirt on' mean?

• To be angry

• To be fashionable

• To change clothes

• To stay calm

What does it mean to be 'up to my eyeballs in something'?

• To be very relaxed

• To be very tall

• To be very busy

• To be very sleepy

If someone 'flies off the handle', what are they doing?

• Flying an airplane

• Becoming very angry

• Laughing loudly

• Fixing a door