9 Idioms Native Speakers Actually Use

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[@ETJEnglish]

Thanks for all of your lovely messages regarding my new step in life. Next is the baby boy; due at the end of June/early July 🌞 I will keep you all posted through Instagram and KZbin🖤

[@kubrayuksel2389]

I wish you and ur family all the bestest🥰🥰🥰🥰 congrats 🤗

[@afangirl2697]

What a great news to hear! ❤️

[@valentinatenedini3272]

Double and triple congratulations then! Life, though more challenging and sometimes tiring, does get better with kids. 😉 Best wishes then!🎉

[@genialfit]

Congrats, Elliott! 💙

[@susanasanchez4129]

Hi Elliot from Barcelona! Congratulations! Enjoy your new situation, because it's great!🤗

[@titiinefeli6015]

OMG THE WAY HE SAY "my wife, yes I married now" with THAT smile awww so cute congratulations on your wedding😭💜

[@kateli1880]

I’m

[@christianenke9988]

"God, I'm old" - that was my thought when you said that it's not raining cats and dogs anymore:(

[@rrg4427]

Same 😩🧓

[@gerardgonzalez4304]

me too...in the end, too much talk but he never says the new one...😏😏

[@AndrewB21]

Boomillenial here who still uses both "cats and dogs" and "an arm and a leg". 😭

[@Razbunyik]

@@AndrewB21 Ah, a very discerning millennial, no doubt!

[@thienbinhluu2024]

Hello Teacher . How can I join your courses ? Thanks.

[@parbatikarmakar7442]

You are a perfect teacher. I'm very lucky that I find your channel. I learn so many things and it's really help to improve my English lessons. Thank you very much.

[@MikhailSalynin]

That's perfect! My books will be helpful for learning Russian and English. I published Transliterated russian dictionary with English translation. Compound words dictionary separated by tables. All details on my channel. Red velvet and Vanilla Gelato. Exercises for an interpreter. And also two copies of these books, where Russian words have given in Cyrillic.

[@davidalexander2984]

There’s an alternative in Mandarin for ‘it takes two to tango’: “一个巴掌拍不响”, literally meaning that one hand doesn’t slap out loud.

[@MikhailSalynin]

That's perfect! My books will be helpful for learning Russian and English. I published Transliterated russian dictionary with English translation. Compound words dictionary separated by tables. All details on my channel. Red velvet and Vanilla Gelato. Exercises for an interpreter. And also two copies of these books, where Russian words have given in Cyrillic.

[@sanu_octo]

Homework done Elliot!🙋 1. a) One shouldn't be worrying much about life. One should take it as it comes. 1. b) Stop having nightmares about your exam. Cross the bridge when you come to it. 2. He suddenly farted aloud and I could not keep a straight face. 3. No, she is mischievous and I wouldn't trust her as far as I could throw her. 4. In the party, that guy was flirting OTT. 5. Whenever I talk to my male friends, my dad gets the wrong end of the stick. 6. Excuse my french but She is a b**ch. 7. You both stop pissing me. Not one of you started. It takes two to tango. 8. Elliot recently tied the knot and he things he's getting old.

[@ahmad-us1yl]

if im not mistaken, 7) 'both of you' not 'you both' & 'none of you' not 'not one of you'

[@DidrickNamtvedt]

@@ahmad-us1yl I've actually heard English native speakers use "both of you" and "you both" so these are both correct.

[@surijo5399]

Also no 8, at ' he *thinks '.

[@otteronline6495]

You must be a workaholic having done your homework so well))

[@MikhailSalynin]

That's perfect! My books will be helpful for learning Russian and English. I published Transliterated russian dictionary with English translation. Compound words dictionary separated by tables. All details on my channel. Red velvet and Vanilla Gelato. Exercises for an interpreter. And also two copies of these books, where Russian words have given in Cyrillic.

[@leenarajput6712]

Your accent is so fascinating... It's really good to Heard your voice with such a great topics you cover in English...

[@Razbunyik]

Very nicely done, Elliot, and I do enjoy listening to your cool British accent. I notice that you've made a point of saying that you do not use outdated expressions. However, I can tell you that here in America at any rate, every one of the idioms you discussed has been around for quite a long time. They were all used when I was a kid (in the 1950s) and used by my mom and dad much earlier. But never mind, I enjoyed listening to you, and I will look for more of your videos. And if it's not being too old fashioned, I congratulate you on "getting hitched", and all best wishes to your lovely "ball and chain".

[@temago68]

Congratulations on your wedding, Elliot! Enhorabuena por tu boda!! I love your accent and that's why I love watching your videos: it helps me a lot with my own pronunciation.

[@zainabshaikh6368]

1) Take it as it comes Or Cross that bridge when we come to it 2) Keep a straight face 3) I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him 4) Over the top (O.T.T) 5) Wrong end of the stick 6) Excuse/Pardon my French 7) It takes two to tango 8) Tie/Tied the knot

[@Vivaswaan.]

"Take it as it comes" is the perfect idiom for me. I know for sure that I'll be using it a lot.

[@natural91LC]

we use in as similar phrase to "exscuse my french" in Italian too, we say "Scusa/perdona il francesismo" lol P.S.: Congrats on the wedding :)

[@user-yi6kj1le2c]

in russia, we use this phrase too!

[@sarascarpati887]

ahhh certo, ciao

[@lifepets]

In Ukraine we use the phrase as well 😊

[@abraham.composer96]

We also use it in Latin America and Spain xDD "Me disculpas el francés, pero ****..." Greetings from Vzla ^^

[@entertainmetsheaven4356]

The stories and incidents behind every idom were so helpful to reach the real meaning... love yu

[@md.masum.....6693]

I'm Mahazabin,your regular student. Your videos are very useful especially for those of us who speak another language .Everyone of your words is very understandable. Everyday I can learn something from your video. We want more more more classes. Thank you for giving us such a beautiful class gift. Love from Bangladesh....

[@cristianedefariahenrique1815]

You tied the knot, cogratulations! Thumb up to the video. I enjoyed a lot. 😃

[@marcelo4real845]

Today I can say I’m good at English... thank you for your lessons you were one of my first teacher here on KZbin 4 years ago... thanks mate I still watching your videos now day even back to home country... Brazil

[@puniireikhenamai7121]

Hi Sir Your teaching is so detailed and it's great👍👍👍👍👍

[@lucasleon2501]

Congratulations on your wedding! Your videos are super helpful. I've been watching your videos for a while and I really enjoyed all of them. Thank you and keep going!

[@valentinatenedini3272]

I go around and write things (I see and hear) down too! And as an EFL teacher and learner, I've always done it and strongly recommend it! Happy to hear it's not a completely outdated habit (of clever people :)). Keep up the good job, Eliot, and congrats on getting married!

[@afangirl2697]

Congratulations on your wedding!! Thanks a peak for uploading the lesson btw ❤️

[@mtzipora]

Mazal tov! What great news, wishing you many joyful years together!

[@bhukyashirisha3835]

I really like this channel , it's very benifitial for each and everyone who are learning English

[@aditrt4638]

Delighted to be here just after 17 hours of upload. Many many thanks ETJ.

[@ivylu1043]

Thanks for sharing! This is really helpful, hope you stay health and safe in the UK!

[@gavinfernandes8759]

Congratulations mate! This lesson was really helpful because I love idioms.

[@lily_neira]

Hi Elliot! I loved this video so much!! Thank you ! Idioms and common expressions that are really used these days in UK are my favourite to learn ! Could you please make another video with idioms and phrasal verbs if you like, please? So, you are married now !!my God ! congratulatios ! I hope you guys are very happy for ever !! Thanks again for the idioms !! Looking forward to your next video !! Best wishes , Lily

[@viviwil30]

Wow. Congratulations, Elliot! 🎉 Live your life well and "at full happiness" (I've just coined this). And thank you for your lessons. Really useful, especially for those of us who do not live in Great Brittain. Looking forward to our next lesson 🧡

[@brigidogimenez6995]

I love watching your videos!! Always learning something new!! Thank you !!

[@stellacelestino5751]

Hi Elliot, I'm an English language teacher from Argentina.I love your videos. I find them really interesting! Congrats!

[@Chemofcandles]

Thank you so much for those informative and amusing videos I have just started watching your videos and I didn’t get bored at all.

[@matmateo8467]

I love that section of IDIOMS, SLANGS and EXPRESSIONS! Regards from Spain! :)

[@uranio58]

Congratulations for tied the knot. And I loved the anecdote about your parents. Cheers!

[@bibinjaay2660]

Congrats Elliott! It is always a real pleasure to see your face and watch your videos. I really enjoy mirroring you and imitating your accent, my English pronunciation is improving slowly but surely. I look forward to being one of your student pretty soon 🙏

[@albertlladobarrieras5725]

Really interesting stuff you’re providing us with. What stands out, indeed, is your mastery when presenting contents. 🔝

[@nicolewynne4781]

Thank you very very much for your lessons. I am 19 yrs old from Myanmar (Burma) and I just started studying English properly last year. But with your lessons, I don't see much difficulties when I read novels that include many idioms. Cause I always write down the idioms you teach in my notebook. Thank you so much again. Btw I wish your family the best and have a brightest future ahead. Stay healthy and happy 😊

[@marziima3394]

"Take is as it comes"- I'll use it more. Thanks

[@teenachoudhary9955]

Your videos are so amazing, they really helped me a lot improving my English.. Appreciate your efforts ❤

[@Mari_2024_sha]

Thanks a lot for your videos, I enjoy every single minute, you're amazing!

[@aymenmohammed5988]

You are the reason that i like British accent thank you a lot sir 😍🔥

[@ruichengao4148]

So much fun to watch your video and I've definitely learned quite a lot about idioms! Thx!

[@Haru-np9cp]

I found the nice channel! Thank you for your class!

[@warrenkang5588]

Hi! Im Korean who stayed in England for 4 years when I was attending middle school! I love UK, England, Prem league, British accent. But Im not perfect in speaking in UK accent :( . So happy to have found your channel, and will follow your video and learn, to improve my British accent!!

[@justinotz8589]

I find it your videos are the most interesting things on KZbin THANKS for helping me

[@LADYLARACROFT]

Congratulations!!! You look so happy! Glad for you!

[@Nina-tc5zk]

This was really useful :) I have my C1 speaking exam soon so maybe I could use those idioms! Congrats on the wedding💝 Also, nice Green Day T-shirt 😊

[@d.c.kaushik8993]

Great one! Really very informative! Thanks a lot!

[@user-iz1gu6wp1q]

I enjoy the lesson. THANK YOU💕💕💕

[@hajarr.8102]

So happy for you both, I wish you two all the best in the world 💕💕

[@vishmudannayaka9442]

Most probably the first video ever of this kind to watch without skipping.. congrats.. 👍💐

[@freshpretygirls9565]

Really helpful and Love it !! New idioms 💖 Thank you teacher Eliot 👍👍👍 so far I've been go for english classes my teacher never thought that!!

[@abdessamadezzaki1776]

You cannot imagine how much I enjoy while I’m watching you You’re amazing 🤩

[@cansuayna]

this was quite useful thank you so much and congratulations 💝

[@madanmohan27]

Top-notch content and most important it's relevant to present time. Thanks 🇬🇧😀

[@MikhailSalynin]

That's perfect! My books will be helpful for learning Russian and English. I published Transliterated russian dictionary with English translation. Compound words dictionary separated by tables. All details on my channel. Red velvet and Vanilla Gelato. Exercises for an interpreter. And also two copies of these books, where Russian words have given in Cyrillic.

[@RoasterRoaster]

I love learning idioms. Thank you so much.💗

[@chairunisainez3812]

Congratulation, teacher, for the wedding! Everyone gets old anyway. Be happy! Been years watching your videos (cause my lecturer recommend your channel, glad for that) 🌼

[@user-wp7hx1fe2v]

Thanks a lot for your interesting lesson! That was very educational!

[@j.a.c.52]

so glad I browse through the web, and your video up on my suggestion list. you really got my attention and subscribe immediately.....I will stay on your channel. Guy from Hong Kong :)

[@stial]

Every time I see this guy on my homepage, I feel like I don't remember why, but I must watch this. I don't even remember what's so special about him, seems like something common. And then I turn it on, hear him speaking, and understand why I thought I had to. These speeches sound so intelligent, so sexy, spectacular. I think there should be a term for it, kind of BSMR British sensory meridian response.

[@elenasiegerist7287]

Really interesting information. Thank you very much.

[@n.hitrik7258]

Congratulations on your marriage, Elliott! Thank you for creating truly high-quality content

[@chichobrownsandvideo6164]

The first and the last was amazing idioms. I study English and I'll use this idioms. Thank you for the video... Great job!!

[@user-xe4cp1kk5q]

This comment just to keep the channel active, wish you and your family all the bestest! Thank you from Ukraine👋

[@ETJEnglish]

Thanks! Same to you :)

[@geek817]

love this channel!!

[@sumayaislam3482]

Aaaaaaaaa congratulations!!! Omo I'm chuffed to bits !!! Hope you and your wife lead a life filled with glee and beatitude

[@terencemccarthy8615]

It’s 2021...when a man says he’s married don’t assume he has a wife...

[@ETJEnglish]

I said “My wife” in the video.

[@terencemccarthy8615]

@@ETJEnglish ..clearly I need to have my ears checked😂best wishes to you both

[@madamgracephiri7227]

U make my English fluent each day cause I learn new things from u .And congrats for being married best wishes from Zambia my country

[@ignacionicolasartigasestig279]

A great video as usual!!! Thank you very much!!!!

[@gaminikumara4752]

Thanks for the lesson. I am from Sri Lanka. One of the main reasons why we cannot understand native speakers is our lack of proper understanding of idiomatic phrases or slang often used by natives. By watching lessons like these we are able to understand much of what they say..

[@HelenOstrovska]

Wonderful examples and I absolutely like your British accent!

[@fedrikkandulna8640]

Hello Sir, I'm from India and I love to listen your language as well as pronunciation. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge generously. Keep it up...

[@Ray-zj4wf]

i like the bonds you did between the phrases and expressions, you must have made a lot of efforts because of making up the stories and also had to use the modern ones. absoultely a rocket science

[@Laamavi]

Congrats on your wedding Elliot! Thanks for your videos :)

[@tanishaanag541]

Please make a video on house furniture, Elliott!! I struggle with that one!😅

[@Ana-mx3mz]

You are a great teacher,thanks a lot!!!

[@RaquelMargaretCarter]

The BEST and most wonderful teacher ever!

[@rayencontreras6375]

I love your accent, is so clear

[@sonalikashyap7446]

I have heard and used almost all the idioms. Wow! People, here in India, use a lot of british phrases. But I wish we also had the British accent. 😁 It's beautiful.

[@prunus13mahaleb]

Congratulations Elliot! That's wonderful news!

[@soondoongdori7978]

Wahh congratulations Elliot! I'm so happy for you!!

[@pulse4503]

Your voice Is very soothing at time 😊👍

[@pedropetrucci2884]

Good idioms for today lesson. Thank you very much

[@jaakkokorkeala]

Congratulations Elliot and your wife! Nice to hear your happy News. ❤️❤️

[@0204kaipshi]

Hi ETJ i joined recently & i start getting benifts from the first day, You R sooo..... Perfect and expensive dimond for us I m frm INDIA we learn many things with you A big Thankyou .......😘🙏

[@BeHappy-ho9xw]

You have a really amazing talent to learn English. I Love your accent & your teaching method ❤ Keep going 💪

[@MyDanymax]

Thumbs up for sure. Well, all the best to both of you as a married couple now.

[@luciabustos7699]

Ok

[@emiliagrabowska1324]

You're a great teacher!

[@dinithisahanika7823]

Thank you for the nice lesson 🌟❤

[@francisandrea8491]

You deserve a thumb 🙌🙌 my new idioms here is O.T.T over the top , CONGS TO YOU & MORE BLESSING TO YOUR MARRIAGE

[@pablosouza2761]

man, you're amazing! Thank for your videos. 🇧🇷

[@nahidhashan5144]

I am from Bangladesh.Your teaching style is very good.Today,I watch your videos and learned how to pronunciate properly.The videos are helpful to me. Stay safe.

[@maurowinkler5106]

Tks ETJ

[@bolt8987]

Thank you so much, very useful.

[@Spokenenglish12]

Great lesson and congratulations

[@PSAMUK]

Thanks so much. A new student from Birmingham. cheers 😊

[@freeenglishgrammarproject5615]

You're a great teacher !!!

[@MarvinListerTV]

Congratulations Sir Elliot! Wishing all the best!

[@martaleddy161]

Congratulations to you both! All the happiness and God bless your marriage 👏👏🙏🙏

[@fabienmatsiko995]

Eliot, congratulations for the step made forward in life.

[@Leon17858]

Please make more videos about the idioms and how can we distinguish between the American and the British idioms. Thank you .

[@closetjumbo3824]

Nice one, hope to see more video for idioms and Congratulations!

[@Zeynep-sx4wv]

I really do enjoy listening to you 💯