25 English Expressions You Should Know

Learning a new language is tough, but it's even tougher when you don't know the common expressions people use every day. To help you out, we've compiled a list of 25 English expressions you should know. 

Common English daily expressions

1. 24/7: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This expression is commonly used to describe businesses that are always open. 

2. A dime a dozen: Something that's very common and not special. For example, "You can find cheap T-shirts like that a dime a dozen." 

3. Add fuel to the fire: To make a situation worse. For example, "I was worried about my job interview, but my friend's negative comments just added fuel to the fire." 

4. An arm and a leg: A lot of money. For example, "This house costs an arm and a leg." 

5. Beat around the bush: To avoid talking about something directly. For example, "Could you stop beating around the bush and just tell me what you really think?" 

6. Bent out of shape: Upset or angry about something. For example, "My boss got bent out of shape because I was late to work." 

7. Best thing since sliced bread: Something that's much better than other things and very popular. For example, "The new iPhone is the best thing since sliced bread." 

8. Bite off more than you can chew: To take on more responsibility than you can handle. For example, "I bit off more than I could chew when I agreed to take on three extra projects at work." 

9. Brass tacks: The important details of something instead of the minor details. For example, "Let's get down to brass tacks and talk about what needs to be done." 

10. Break a sweat: To work hard or put a lot of effort into something. For example, "I didn't break a sweat on my English test because it was so easy." 

11. Call it a day: To stop working or doing something. For example, "I'm tired. I think I'll call it a day." 

12. Get your ducks in a row: To get everything organized before you do something. For example, "You need to get your ducks in a row before you start your own business." 

13. Get your head out of the clouds: To stop thinking about something that's not realistic. For example, "I know you want to be a rock star, but you need to get your head out of the clouds and focus on your studies." 

14. Give someone the cold shoulder: To deliberately avoid talking to someone or being friendly to them. For example, "I gave my ex-boyfriend the cold shoulder when I saw him at the party." 

15. Go above and beyond: To do more than what's expected. For example, "My boss was impressed that I went above and beyond to finish the project on time." 

16. Have a blast: To have a lot of fun. For example, "I had a blast at the party last night." 

17. Hit the hay: To go to bed. For example, "It's midnight. I think I'll hit the hay." 

18. In a nutshell: A brief way of saying something. For example, "In a nutshell, I'm not interested in your offer." 

19. Keep your head above water: To just barely manage to stay afloat financially or emotionally. For example, "I've been working two jobs to keep my head above water since I lost my job." 

20. Let the cat out of the bag: To accidentally reveal a secret. For example, "Oops, I think I let the cat out of the bag when I told my friend about your surprise party." 

21. On cloud nine: To be very happy. For example, "I've been on cloud nine since I found out that I got the job." 

22. Pull someone's leg: To joke with someone. For example, "I was just pulling your leg when I said that I saw a UFO." 

23. Rain on someone's parade: To ruin someone's good mood or plans. For example, "My boss rained on my parade by giving me a negative performance review." 

24. See eye to eye: To agree with someone. For example, "I don't see eye to eye with my parents on many issues." 

25. Shoot the breeze: To chat or talk about nothing in particular. For example, "I like to shoot the breeze with my friends over a cup of coffee."

English expressions are a vital part of any language. They make your speech more colorful and interesting, and can help you communicate more effectively. If you want to learn some new English expressions, or brush up on the ones you already know, join our course today. You’ll be speaking like a native in no time!