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Do native English speakers use idioms?

Each language or culture has a different set of phrases that have special meanings in their country. Similarly, English native speakers use idioms and phrasal verbs to express themselves. So, yes, native speakers do use idioms to express common things in their lives.

Here’s why you are encouraged to use idioms in your sentence.

When idioms are used in sentences, it makes your speech sound natural and smooth. This helps in enhancing your speech altogether.

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1. The ball is in your court

   Definition: It’s up to you

      How to use: Jamie has stood for her decision to move to another country, but the ball is in his court now.

2. To Break A Leg

Definition: to wish someone’s luck

How to use: Bryan’s staffs told him to “break his leg” before he goes for hosting a meeting.

3. See Eye to Eye

Definition: to agree completely
How to use: We never see eye to eye to anything anymore!

4. Hit the Sack
Definition: He is going to hit the sack as he has to get early tomorrow.

5. Beat Around the Bush

Definition: avoid saying something

How to use: Beating around the bush is when you avoid asking or answering a question, just because you don’t want to express your opinion.

6. Miss the Boat

Definition: missing an oppurtunity

How to use: Andriana has missed the boat, she doesn’t get the chance to stand up on the stage.

7. Pull yourself Together

Definition: to act calmly 

How to use: I understand that you had a bad day, but pull yourself together and move on with your life.

8. to Blow someone away

Definition: to thoroughly impress with a particular action.

How to use: I did not expect for such a rise on my student’s results. Their report has blown me away.

9. to Hit the Books

Definition: to study with a hard dedication

How to use: Shewn has to hit the books as her last semester test is around the corner.

10. Kill  Two Birds With One Stone

Definition: to acheive two goals or problems with one single action.

How to use: I have to go to the bank, and on the way back, I’ll pick up the groceries as well. Killing two birds with one stone.

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