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Communication Language

200 Common English Idioms and Phrases

CPD Accredited Course

£25.00
200 Common English Idioms and Phrases

About Course

Overview

Unlock the secrets to speaking fluent English with ease through "200 Common English Idioms and Phrases." This course is designed for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of English by mastering idiomatic expressions often used by native speakers. Idioms and phrases add color and context to language, making conversations more engaging and expressive. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, this course will guide you through everyday expressions, helping you to communicate naturally and confidently in both casual and formal settings. Each lesson includes definitions, examples, and practice exercises, making complex idioms easier to understand and incorporate into your conversations. By the end, you’ll not only recognize idiomatic expressions but also feel comfortable using them in real-life situations, boosting your comprehension and communication skills.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Understand the meanings of 200 essential English idioms and phrases.
  • Use idiomatic expressions confidently in everyday conversations.
  • Improve listening comprehension of idioms used by native speakers.
  • Enhance fluency by incorporating idioms naturally into speech and writing.
  • Recognize idiomatic phrases in various English contexts.
  • Develop cultural awareness through idioms rooted in English-speaking countries.
  • Strengthen vocabulary and expression in formal and informal settings.
  • Increase reading comprehension of idiomatic language in media and literature.

Course Description

Mastering idioms and phrases is key to sounding fluent in English, as these expressions are often used by native speakers in conversations, movies, and books. In this course, we explore 200 common English idioms, with each lesson unpacking the meaning, origin, and usage of selected phrases. Every section includes real-world examples and practice exercises designed to enhance comprehension and help you use these idioms naturally. Ideal for all proficiency levels, this course will give you the tools to better understand native conversations, enrich your vocabulary, and add an authentic touch to your language skills.

Who is this course for

  • English language learners at beginner to advanced levels
  • Students preparing for TOEFL, IELTS, or other English proficiency exams
  • Non-native professionals looking to improve workplace communication
  • People wanting to understand English media, movies, and books better
  • Tourists preparing to travel to English-speaking countries
  • Anyone interested in English culture and expressions
  • Business professionals in multinational environments
  • ESL teachers seeking fresh idiom resources for students
  • Bloggers, writers, and content creators writing in English
  • Public speakers wanting to add flair to their language

Certification

You can instantly download your certificate for free right after finishing the 200 Common English Idioms and Phrases course. The hard copy of the certification will also be sent right at your doorstep via post for £9.99. All of our courses are continually reviewed to ensure their quality, and that provide appropriate current training for your chosen subject. As such, although certificates do not expire, it is recommended that they are reviewed or renewed on an annual basis.

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Curriculum

    • Introduction 00:03:00
    • What are Idioms and Why We Must Learn Them? 00:01:00
    • More about this Course 00:02:00
    • Shoot Yourself in the Foot 00:02:00
    • My Lips are Sealed 00:02:00
    • Hit the Nail on the Head 00:02:00
    • Tighten Someone’s Belt 00:02:00
    • Frog in Throat 00:02:00
    • Slip Someone’s Mind 00:02:00
    • Lose Someone’s Face 00:02:00
    • Come Rain or Shine 00:02:00
    • Turn Yourself in 00:02:00
    • Cost an Arm and Leg 00:02:00
    • Homie 00:02:00
    • Give Someone a Cold Shoulder 00:02:00
    • Have an Egg on Someone’s Face 00:02:00
    • Get Butterfly in Someone’s Stomach 00:02:00
    • Throw Someone’s Money around 00:02:00
    • Play Innocent 00:02:00
    • Turn Someone’s Stomach 00:02:00
    • Not Cut out for Something 00:02:00
    • Kick Someone out 00:02:00
    • To Put the Blame on Someone 00:02:00
    • Hands Off 00:02:00
    • Pass Away 00:03:00
    • Cut the Deal 00:02:00
    • For My Money 00:02:00
    • Burn Your Bridges 00:02:00
    • Come in Handy 00:02:00
    • Come at Price 00:02:00
    • In a Broad Daylight 00:02:00
    • In the Mood to do Something 00:02:00
    • In a Jiffy 00:02:00
    • In so Many Words 00:02:00
    • Put Your Mind to It 00:02:00
    • Joking Apart , Joking Aside 00:02:00
    • In Your Dreams 00:02:00
    • Green with Envy 00:02:00
    • Overstep the Line 00:02:00
    • Have a Craving for Something 00:02:00
    • Red Herring 00:02:00
    • Brush Up on Something 00:02:00
    • Clown Around 00:02:00
    • Top Banana 00:02:00
    • Work Like a Dog 00:02:00
    • Mouse Potato 00:02:00
    • Teeny-Weeny 00:02:00
    • Take Time Off 00:02:00
    • On the Eleventh Hour 00:02:00
    • How Dare You 00:02:00
    • Hush-Hush 00:02:00
    • Over Someone’s Head 00:02:00
    • Not Lift a Finger 00:02:00
    • Fall Behind 00:02:00
    • Make a Fuss 00:02:00
    • That’s no Excuse 00:02:00
    • Fender-Bender 00:02:00
    • Scare Someone to Death 00:02:00
    • Come Down to Earth 00:02:00
    • Nothing between the Ears 00:02:00
    • Lay an Egg 00:02:00
    • Feel Like a Million Dollars 00:02:00
    • I wasn’t Born Yesterday 00:02:00
    • Peanut Money 00:02:00
    • Run Into 00:02:00
    • I’ll Eat My Hat 00:02:00
    • Sing Like a Bird 00:02:00
    • Black Out 00:02:00
    • On Tip of Someone’s Tongue 00:02:00
    • Time Flies 00:02:00
    • Tie the Knot 00:02:00
    • Something Sucks 00:02:00
    • Step on It 00:02:00
    • Creep by 00:02:00
    • Pull Someone’s Leg 00:02:00
    • A Pain in the Neck 00:02:00
    • Out of the Blue 00:02:00
    • Off-Color Jokes 00:02:00
    • Heart in the Right Place 00:02:00
    • Hush Money 00:02:00
    • Chicken Out 00:02:00
    • Fill Someone’s Shoes 00:02:00
    • Cut it Out 00:02:00
    • To be Off ( food ) 00:02:00
    • Make Up ( story ) 00:02:00
    • Soak Up 00:02:00
    • Make up for someone or something 00:02:00
    • Own Up 00:02:00
    • To be Taken Aback 00:02:00
    • Break Down 00:02:00
    • Hit Below the Belt 00:02:00
    • Get Carried Away 00:02:00
    • Make Ends Meet 00:02:00
    • look Down on Someone 00:02:00
    • Drop Off 00:02:00
    • All-Nighter 00:02:00
    • At the End of Your Rope 00:02:00
    • Basket Case 00:02:00
    • Cold Feet 00:03:00
    • Sell Someone Short 00:02:00
    • Go Bananas 00:02:00
    • Copycat 00:02:00
    • To Make a Fortune 00:02:00
    • To be on the Go 00:02:00
    • Cool Someone’s Heels 00:02:00
    • Top Dog 00:02:00
    • Road Hog 00:02:00
    • To Put Someone on a Pedestal 00:02:00
    • Bury the Hatchet 00:02:00
    • Zip Someone’s Mouth 00:02:00
    • To Ditch Someone 00:03:00
    • Henpecked Husband 00:02:00
    • Bury the Head in the Sand 00:02:00
    • Eager Beaver 00:02:00
    • Until the Cows Come Home 00:02:00
    • Worn Out 00:02:00
    • Drag Someone’s Feet 00:02:00
    • Finding Work and Developing Your Career 00:35:00
    • Bookworm 00:02:00
    • To be an Old Hand 00:02:00
    • Runny Nose 00:02:00
    • That’s News to Me 00:02:00
    • To Have a Heart of Gold 00:02:00
    • Get to the Point 00:02:00
    • To Get out of Bed on the Wrong Side 00:02:00
    • Barking Up the Wrong Tree 00:02:00
    • To Have Other Fish to Fry 00:02:00
    • No Offense 00:02:00
    • Two-Fisted 00:02:00
    • To Thumb Your Nose at Somebody 00:02:00
    • I Got Your 6 00:02:00
    • Act Your Age 00:02:00
    • Pig Out 00:02:00
    • To Make Up for Something 00:02:00
    • To Hell with Something or Somebody 00:02:00
    • Hop in 00:02:00
    • Cut the Comedy 00:02:00
    • Why the Long Face 00:02:00
    • Ta-ta for Now 00:02:00
    • The Damage is Done 00:02:00
    • Turn on the Waterworks 00:02:00
    • Home Sweet Home 00:02:00
    • A Dead Ringer for Someone 00:02:00
    • Your Wish is My Command 00:02:00
    • Just My Luck 00:02:00
    • What’s It to You? 00:02:00
    • To Answer the Call of Nature 00:02:00
    • To be Stuffed 00:02:00
    • Not to be on Speaking Term 00:02:00
    • Wearing Odd Shoes / Gloves / Socks 00:02:00
    • Rise and Shine 00:02:00
    • Stand Someone Up 00:02:00
    • Pangs of Conscience 00:02:00
    • Leave It to Someone 00:02:00
    • Walking Papers 00:02:00
    • Jump Down Someone’s Throat 00:02:00
    • To Soak Someone 00:02:00
    • To have a screw loose 00:02:00
    • To Blow the Fuse 00:02:00
    • Hit and Miss 00:02:00
    • Eat Like a Horse 00:02:00
    • Not in the Same Wave Length 00:02:00
    • Eat Your Words 00:02:00
    • From A to z 00:02:00
    • As White as a Sheet 00:02:00
    • Find Someone’s Feet 00:02:00
    • Shake a Leg 00:02:00
    • Wind Your Neck in 00:02:00
    • Save Someone’s Neck 00:02:00
    • It’s Beyond Your Dignity 00:02:00
    • You are Over the Hump 00:02:00
    • Rainy Day 00:02:00
    • To have a Big Mouth 00:02:00
    • Not in a Good Mood 00:02:00
    • Dog Days 00:02:00
    • To Stab Somebody in the Back 00:02:00
    • To Get a Kick Out of Something 00:02:00
    • Feel Under the Weather 00:02:00
    • Pipe Down 00:02:00
    • Never Say Die 00:02:00
    • Get in Someone’s Hair 00:02:00
    • Cat Got Your Tongue 00:02:00
    • Assignment -200 Common English Idioms and Phrases 00:00:00

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