Language isn’t always what it seems! Phrases called “idioms” are the combination of words that have a meaning that differs from its direct translation, make learning and understanding English difficult for non-native speakers. Read more about idioms and learn ten phrases commonly used in daily conversation.

Every language contains quirky phrases called idioms that may not make sense to non-native speakers. Whether they aim to give advice or are simply a way of expressing an idea, these phrases are essential to understanding what’s going on in many situations. This post will highlight some of the most useful English-language idioms to know and give examples of how to actually use them in a social context. You’ll soon be an idiom-speaking professional.