20 English idioms that everyone should know

Here are 20 English idioms that everyone should know

A penny for your thoughts - This means you're asking someone to share their thoughts or opinions on a subject.

Barking up the wrong tree - This means you're pursuing a course of action that is unlikely to succeed or will lead to the wrong outcome.

Break a leg - This is a way to wish someone good luck, especially in a performance or sporting event.

The ball is in your court - This means it's someone's turn to take action or make a decision.

Bite the bullet - This means to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and determination.

Cost an arm and a leg - This means something is very expensive.

Don't count your chickens before they hatch - This means you shouldn't assume that something will happen until it actually does.

Hit the nail on the head - This means to correctly identify the problem or solution to a situation.

In a nutshell - This means to summarize something in a few words.

It's raining cats and dogs - This means it's raining very heavily.

Kill two birds with one stone - This means to accomplish two things at once.

Let the cat out of the bag - This means to reveal a secret.

Piece of cake - This means something is very easy to do.

Pull someone's leg - This means to tease or joke with someone in a friendly way.

The early bird catches the worm - This means that people who act quickly and decisively are more likely to succeed.

Time flies - This means that time passes quickly, especially when you're enjoying yourself.

When pigs fly - This means that something is impossible or unlikely to happen.

You can't judge a book by its cover - This means that you can't judge someone or something based solely on appearance.

You're barking up the wrong tree - This means you're pursuing a course of action that is unlikely to succeed or will lead to the wrong outcome.

You're on thin ice - This means you're in a risky or dangerous situation and need to be careful.

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