5 Idioms Native Speakers Use all the Time

In this lesson, you will learn 5 common idioms that are often used by native speakers. For each idiom I give a simple definition and an example of how you can use it in a sentence.
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[@jacksonamaral329]

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[@Englishwithiqbal]

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Thanks so much

[@LearnEnglishwithGrace24]

You're welcome!

[@manukrishnan7371]

Thank you so much for uploading this video...i found it extremely useful

[@LearnEnglishwithGrace24]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deathknight6255]

As usual I'm gonna be first in attending your classes. Hate to come late. I have a question related to the topic. How often is used in UK the idiom " Is raining cats and dogs" I saw a video of some canadian English teacher and she says that that idiom is never used by canadians, though I've heard so many times it being used by US vlogers.

[@LearnEnglishwithGrace24]

That's a great question! As a British person, I would never say 'it's raining cats and dogs'. It's most likely an older idiom that people used in the past (maybe my grandparents' generation) but it's definitely not common anymore.

[@DebopamDey]

Thank u Grace for the beautiful vdo on idioms... I have one question... The last idiom to be on the same page is same with the two idioms... Birds of a feather n in the same boat? Idioms makes a language ornamental n beautiful... Like nip in the bud, don't count your chiken before they r hatched , fit as a fiddle ... If possible make more vdos on idioms... It's very interesting ❤

[@LearnEnglishwithGrace24]

Hello! They are all a bit different. To be on the same page = when you think the same way or have the same opinions as another person. Birds of a feather = people who are very similar. In the same boat = people who are in a similar situation, usually negative. Hope that helps!

[@DebopamDey]

@@LearnEnglishwithGrace24 thank u very much for your nice n clear explanation ❣️

[@DebopamDey]

@@LearnEnglishwithGrace24 I have another question if u don't mind bcz the clear answer I will get from a native. Do the natives use subjunctive mood? Or is it obsolete in English. Bcz I know French n spanish... In these languages subjunctive plays a very important role... Thank u🤗

[@Mci64770]

it cost an arm and a leg to book a hotel in cornwall

[@LearnEnglishwithGrace24]

Yes, I can believe that!

[@raviperera50]

A : Take the bus to the town. B : I more like to walk. (if B's reply is wrong, how can I correct it without changing the verb 'like')

[@LearnEnglishwithGrace24]

The best and most natural response would be to use the word 'prefer' - 'I prefer to walk.' If you really want to keep the word 'like' you could say 'I would like to walk,' or just 'I like to walk,' but you lose this idea of liking walking more. I hope that makes sense!

[@raviperera50]

Make sure not to rush his work, or he will end up cutting corners. (Is this sentence correct? --I'm referring to an electrician)

[@LearnEnglishwithGrace24]

Yes, this sentence is correct. Well done!

[@renacru1120]

I'm planning to quit my job since my boss hasn't seen that I am always going to the extra mile on my job.😢I feel that she's not appreciating my effort.she doesn't give me bunos and no extra off.😢

[@LearnEnglishwithGrace24]

I’m sorry to hear that! But you used the idiom very well. Just remember it’s ’going the extra mile’ (no ‘to’ needed)