Idioms
are words, phrases or expressions which are commonly used in everyday conversation by native speakers of English. They are often metaphorical and make the language more colorful.
Example: Let the cat out of the bag :
If you
let the cat out of the bag, you reveal a secret.
get on in years
Someone who is getting on in years is growing
old.
Example: My grandmother is getting on in years. She's no
longer able to look after her home without help.
knee-high to a grasshopper:
This term refers to a very young and therefore
small child
Look how tall you are! Last time I saw you, you
were knee-high to a grasshopper!
Fun & Enjoyment
Age with bells on:
If you go somewhere with bells on, you are delighted
and eager to go there.
Of course I'll be there - with bells on!
chill out:
When people chill out, often after a period of
heavy work or nervous tension, they do something that helps them to calm down
and relax for a while.
After a week of exams, the students needed to
go and chill out.
in one's element
When you are in your element, you are doing
something that you do well, and you are enjoying yourself.
My brother, who is an estate agent, was in his
element house-hunting for our parents.
feast your eyes on
If you feast your eyes on something, you are
delighted and gratified by what you see.
As he drove along the coast, he feasted his
eyes on the beautiful scenery.
footloose and fancy-free
A person who is footlose and fancy free has few
responsibilities or commitments of any kind and feels free to do as they
please.
