English Idioms

Idiom of the day:

"In a flash" = suddenly, quickly

Example sentences:
When my son fell and broke his leg, the ambulance came to my house in a flash.

I ordered my food and the lady brought it to me in a flash.

English Idioms

A little birdie told me.
This means that someone told me something but I do not want to reveal who told me.
For example:
Joan: "I heard you are pregnant!"
Kate: "Who told you?"
Joan: "A little birdie told me."

Cross my heart and hope to die.
This is an expression used to say "I promise".
For example:
"I will pay you back all the money. I cross my heart and hope to die!"

Pretty Penny
This is used to say that something is very expensive.
For example:
"That car looks really expensive! I bet it cost you a pretty penny!"

English Idioms

1) Go the extra mile – to do more than what is expected of you.
Example: Megan is a very hard worker and always goes the extra mile at the office.

2) In hot water – to be in trouble.
Example: You will be in hot water when you get home after your mom sees your bad grades.

3) To beat around the bush – to not be precise when talking; to not say exactly what you need or want.
Example: Stop beating around the bush; just tell me what you want to say!

4) Feel blue – to feel depressed or sad.
Example: Don’t feel blue, everything will be okay tomorrow.