Adding beauty to English language

Idioms are the most peculiar expressions in a language, for effecting vividness and beauty to that language. Every language has its own idioms in its vocabulary.

The following are the common idioms of English.

1. 'The best of both worlds' –means you can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time.

2. 'Speak of the devil', this means that the person you're just talking about actually appears at that moment.

3. 'See eye to eye', this means agreeing with someone.

4. 'Once in a blue moon', an event that happens infrequently.

5. 'When pigs fly', something that will never happen.6. 'To cost an arm and a leg', something is very expensive.

7. 'A piece of cake', something is very easy.

8. 'Let the cat out of the bag', to accidentally reveal a secret.

9. 'To feel under the weather', to not feel well.

10. 'To kill two birds with one stone', to solve two problems at once.

11. 'To cut corners', to do something badly or cheaply.

12. 'To add insult to injury', to make a situation worse.

13. 'You can't judge a book by its cover', to not judge someone or something based solely on appearance.

14. 'Break a leg', means 'good luck' (often said to actors before they

go on stage).

15. 'To hit the nail on the head', to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

16. A hot potato: Speak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed

17. A penny for your thoughts: A way of asking what someone is thinking

18. Actions speak louder than words: People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.

19. Add insult to injury: To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.

20. At the drop of a hat: without any hesitation; instantly.

21. Back to the drawing board: When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.

22. Ball in your court: It is up to you to make the next decision or step

23. Barking up the wrong tree: Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person

24. Be glad to see the back of: Be happy when a person leaves.

25. Beat around the bush: Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.

26. Every cloud has a silver lining: Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days.

27. Best thing since sliced bread: A good invention or innovation, a good idea or plan.

28. Bite off more than you can chew: To take on a task that is way to big.

29. Blessing in disguise: Something good that isn't recognised at first.

30. Don't put all your eggs in one basket: Do not put all your resources in one possibility.