Top 10 Idioms

Often in English we use non-literal phrases to express how we feel or describe a certain situation. These expressions are called idioms. Here are top 10 idioms commonly used. The actual meaning is in parentheses.

1) I feel under the weather (I don't feel well).

2) It's raining cats and dogs (It's raining heavily).

3) That costs an arm and a leg (That's very expensive).

4) I'm pulling your leg (I'm joking with you).

5) To hit the road (To leave).

6) Kill 2 birds with 1 stone (To accomplish 2 things at once).

7) Piece of cake (It's very easy).

8) Don't put all your eggs in one basket (Don't rely on only one thing).

9) I could eat a horse (I'm very hungry).

10) Burning the midnight oil (Staying up late and working into the night).