Description
You can read the Common English Idioms ebook on any device.
This ebook gives you over six hundred of the most frequent English idioms. Here is what you get for each idiom:
- the idiom itself
- clear explanation and meaning
- example sentence #1 showing idiom in context
- example sentence #2 showing idiom in context
- multiple choice quiz question
- answer
- for some idioms, further details such as notes about origin or British/American usage
What are idioms?
An idiom is a group of words with a special meaning. Native English speakers learn idioms naturally from a young age, but learners of English have to study them. You might already know the meaning of every word in an idiom, but this doesn’t mean you’ll know what the idiom means. For example, if you haven’t learned the idiom call it a day, you won’t know what someone you work with means if they say “Let’s call it a day”. Even if you know what the words let’s, call and day mean, you won’t know what they’re saying. But if you’ve learned the idiom, you’ll know that they’re saying it’s time everyone finished work for the day.
Is learning idioms important?
Yes. Idioms are very common in both spoken and written English, so learning them is very important. Native speakers often use idioms when they’re speaking, so if you haven’t studied idioms you’ll have trouble understanding what they’re saying. Idioms are also very common in written English. They’re used in textbooks and novels, comics and news feeds, business letters and work emails, and so on. If you need to understand written English, or if you want to write natural-sounding English, you have to learn idioms.
Selected Customer Reviews
Eric UM, English Learner, China ★★★★★
It zeroes in on all the right idioms across the board.
Rick, Phnom Penh, Cambodia ★★★★★
I teach at a tertiary institution in Cambodia and my first-year students tell me that idioms are rarely taught in Cambodian schools. Their claims are backed up by the clear deficit nearly every students displays in their knowledge of even the most common idioms. I’ve had to buy a range of books and supplementary materials on idioms, and I must say this e-book is one of the best. The definitions are clear, the example sentences are excellent, and the multiple-choice quiz questions are an excellent resource for both the classroom and self-study. Highly recommended!
Javi, Tijuana, Mexico ★★★★★
This is a very helpful e-book. I have studied English for many years already but still I don’t know so many idioms. So I bought this book and now I’ve learned so many of the common idioms. The best thing I like is the quiz tests for all idioms.
Patrick M. Myanmar. ★★★★★
I know the writer Matt Errey also created the WORD UP game. He has had decades of teaching English and takes his work seriously. What makes his work so good is that he uses his creativity to make it more and more interesting. His books are a must for English teachers and a wonderful resource for learners of the language also. Buy his books, you won’t be disappointed. Then give him a review – he deserves it.
David ★★★★★
They have great words. very impressive idioms.
Jean-Francois ★★★★★
This ebook is easy to read and the examples are very helpful in remembering the meaning of each idiom.
Tomo3 ★★★★★
Nice! Example is very helpful to understanding the idiom. Thank you.
Jean ★★★★☆
A very good tool to flush out terms not always obvious to understand, and then, it helps me to progress in English.
Iwona ★★★★★
I like it. Clear explanations and examples. Quizzes make it all even better.
tomas ★★★★☆
good.
Heber Rijkschroeff ★★★★★
The English e-book about Idioms are the best I’ve ever met, I’m very glad and I’ve learned a lot. I can recommend them to everyone who wants to study English idioms
Daryle K. Martin ★★★★★
Peace//blessings! I teach English in China. The quizzes and examples are very helpful. Xiexie or thanks!
About the Author
Born in Melbourne, Australia, Matt studied at Monash and LaTrobe Universities before moving to Thailand to work as an ESL instructor. In 1992 he created the award-winning ESL board game WORD UP. Since then he has divided his time between teaching English, marketing WORD UP and creating more ESL materials, including his ebook 1000 Phrasal Verbs in Context. Matt regularly contributes games, quizzes and vocabulary pages to EnglishClub. His other interests include music, reading and watching almost any kind of sport.
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Eric UM, English Learner, China –
It zeroes in on all the right idioms across the board 😛
Rick, Phnom Penh, Cambodia –
I teach at a tertiary institution in Cambodia and my first-year students tell me that idioms are rarely taught in Cambodian schools. Their claims are backed up by the clear deficit nearly every students displays in their knowledge of even the most common idioms. I’ve had to buy a range of books and supplementary materials on idioms, and I must say this e-book is one of the best. The definitions are clear, the example sentences are excellent, and the multiple-choice quiz questions are an excellent resource for both the classroom and self-study. Highly recommended!
Javi, Tijuana, Mexico –
This is a very helpful e-book. I have studied English for many years already but still I don’t know so many idioms. So I bought this book and now I’ve learned so many of the common idioms. The best thing I like is the quiz tests for all idioms.
Patrick M. Myanmar. (verified owner) –
I know the writer Matt Errey also created the WORD UP game. He has had decades of teaching English and takes his work seriously. What makes his work so good is that he uses his creativity to make it more and more interesting. His books are a must for English teachers and a wonderful resource for learners of the language also. Buy his books, you won’t be disappointed. Then give him a review – he deserves it.
David (verified owner) –
They have great words. very impressive idioms.
Jean-Francois (verified owner) –
This ebook is easy to read and the examples are very helpful in remembering the meaning of each idiom
Tomo3 –
Nice! Example is very helpful to understanding the idiom. Thank you.
Jean (verified owner) –
Jean Dedeine
A very good tool to flush out terms not always obvious to understand, and then, it helps me to progress in English.
Iwona (verified owner) –
I like it. Clear explanations and examples. Quizzes make it all even better.
tomas –
good.
Heber Rijkschroeff (verified owner) –
The English e-book about Idioms are the best I’ve ever met, I’m very glad and I’ve learned a lot. I can recommend them to everyone who wants to study English idioms
Daryle K. Martin (verified owner) –
Peace//blessings! I teach English in China. The quizzes and examples are very helpful. Xiexie or thanks!
Chaim Crown (verified owner) –
This is a very creative and helpful collection of English idioms. It will assist both learners and teachers of English.
Chaim Crown, Jerusalem, Israel
Hisao Arimura (verified owner) –
I find the book extremely useful.
Burton Langille (verified owner) –
My students are delighted with this book and I advise all esl teachers to obtain a copy.
joao almeida (verified owner) –
Good
Marina Kamalyan (verified owner) –
I like English idioms and proverbs. Thank you for a very good book.