English Common Idioms

Easy English conversation everyday and everywhere. Are you okay with Mexican food tonight? Are you okay with Mexican food tonight? Yeah, I'm easy. Anything is fine. Yeah, I'm easy. Anything is fine. I'm easy means I don't mind. I'm easy means I don't mind. How's your day going? How's your day going? it's all good nothing exciting it's all good nothing exciting all good means everything is fine all good means everything is fine how's your new car

How's your new car? It's a lemon it keeps breaking down. It's a lemon it keeps breaking down. Lemon means something defective. Lemon means something defective. Did you hear about the promotion? Did you hear about the promotion? Yeah, she's on fire. Yeah, she's on fire. On fire means performing exceptionally well. On fire means performing exceptionally well. Are you ready to leave? Are you ready to leave? Yep, I'm good to go.

Yep, I'm good to go. Good to go means ready. Good to go means ready. Are you ready for the meeting? Yep, I'm all ears. Yep, I'm all ears. All ears means listening attentively. All ears means listening attentively. Did you hear about the new movie? Did you hear about the new movie? Yeah, it's on my radar. Yeah, it's on my radar. On my radar means aware of. On my radar means aware of. Did you finish your homework? No, I'm running late. No, I'm running late. Running late means not on time.

Running late means not on time. Are you coming to the party? Are you coming to the party? No, I'm tied up tonight. No, I'm tied up tonight. Tied up means busy. Tied up means busy. Did you see the new cafe? Did you see the new cafe? Yeah, it's on point. Yeah, it's on point. On point means excellent. Are you okay with pizza for dinner? Yeah, I'm cool with that.

Yeah, I'm cool with that. Cool with that means okay with it. Cool with that means okay with it. Did you finish your homework? Did you finish your homework? Nah, I'm not feeling it today. Nah, I'm not feeling it today. Not feeling it means not motivated. Not feeling it means not motivated. Are you going to the game? Are you going to the game? Nah, I'm busy as a bee. Nah, I'm busy as a bee. Busy as a bee means very busy. Busy as a bee means very busy.

Did you hear about the party? Yeah, I might drop in. Yeah, I might drop in. Drop in means visit briefly. Drop means visit briefly. Are you joining us for lunch? Are you joining us for lunch? No, I'm counting pennies. No, I'm counting pennies. Counting pennies means being careful with money. How's your new job? How's your new job? It's all right.

Nothing special. It's all right. Nothing special. All right means okay. All right means okay. Did you hear about the new cafe? Did you hear about the new cafe? Yeah, I'm game to try it out. Yeah, I'm game to try it out. Game means willing. Game means willing. Are you going to the party? Are you going to the party? Nah, I'm not really into parties. Nah, I'm not really into parties. Not really into means not interested. Not really into means not interested.

Did you finish your chores? Nope, I'm slacking off a bit. Nope, I'm slacking off a bit. Slacking off means being lazy. Slacking off means being lazy. Are you joining us for lunch? Yeah, I'm up for it. Yeah, I'm up for it. Up for it means willing. Are you coming to the game? Are you coming to the game? Yeah, I'm down for that. Yeah, I'm down for that. Down for that means interested. Down for that means interested. Did you hear about Sarah's promotion? Did you hear about Sarah's promotion?

Yeah, she's over the moon about it. Yeah, she's over the moon about it. Over the moon means extremely happy. How's your day going? How's your day going? It's been a breeze so far. It's been a breeze so far. Breeze means easy. Did you hear about the new gym opening? Did you hear about the new gym opening? Yes, I'm thinking about giving it a shot. Giving it a shot means trying. Giving it a shot means trying. Are you ready for the trip? Yeah, I'm all set.

Yeah, I'm all set. All set means fully prepared. All set means fully prepared. Did you finish your work? No, I'm swamped. No, I'm swamped. Swamped means overwhelmed with work. Swamped means overwhelmed with work. Are you ready to go? Are you ready to go? Yep, I'm on board. On board means ready to participate. Are you ready for the trip? Are you ready for the trip? Yep, I'm geared up. Yep, I'm geared up. Geared up means fully prepared.

Did you finish your project? Nah, I've been dragging my feet on it. Dragging my feet means delaying. Dragging my feet means delaying. Are you going to the beach this weekend? No. I'm feeling a bit under the weather. No, I'm feeling a bit under the weather. Under the weather means feeling unwell.

Did you hear about the new cafe downtown? Yeah, I heard it's the talk of the town. Yeah, I heard it's the talk of the town. Talk of the town means something everyone is discussing. Are you going to the concert next week? Are you going to the concert next week? No, I'm feeling a bit out of sorts lately. Out of sorts means not feeling well. Out of sorts means not feeling well. Did you see the new exhibit at the museum? Did you see the new exhibit at the museum? Yes, it's the apple of my eye.

Yes, it's the apple of my eye. Apple of my eye means something cherished. Apple of my eye means something cherished. How was your trip to the beach? How was your trip to the beach? It was a washout. It rained the whole time. Washout means something ruined by rain. Washout means something ruined by rain. Are you going to join us for dinner? Are you going to join us for dinner? No, I'm in a pickle. I have too much work to do.

No, I'm in a pickle. I have too much work to do. In a pickle means in a difficult situation. How's your new job? How's your new job? It's a mixed bag. Some days are good, others not so much. Mixed bag means a variety of experiences. Mixed bag means a variety of experiences. Did you finish reading the book? No, I hit a wall with it. It's so boring. Hit a wall means encounter an obstacle. Are you excited about the camping trip? Yes, I'm counting down the days. Yes, I'm counting down the days.

counting down the days means eagerly anticipating. How's your new puppy? He's a handful, but I love him. Handful means difficult to manage. Handful means difficult to manage. Are you coming to the party tonight? Are you coming to the party tonight? No, I'm feeling a bit off my game. No, I'm feeling a bit off my game. Off my game means not performing well.

Off my game means not performing well Did you hear about the new restaurant? Did you hear about the new restaurant? Yes, it's all the rage right now Yes, it's all the rage right now. All the rage means very popular. All the rage means very popular. How's your new phone? How's your new phone? It's a lifesaver. I don't know how I lived without it. Lifesaver means something that saves a situation.

Lifesaver means something that saves a situation. How's your new guitar? How's your new guitar? It's a real gem. I've been playing it nonstop.

It's a real gem. I've been playing it nonstop. Real gem means something excellent. Real gem means something excellent. Are you going to the game tomorrow? Are you going to the game tomorrow? No, I'm on thin ice with my boss. I need to work late. On thin ice means in a risky situation. Did you see the news about the stock market? Did you see the news about the stock market?

Yes, it's a rollercoaster ride lately. Rollercoaster ride means full of ups and downs. Rollercoaster ride means full of ups and downs. Why are you smiling so much? Why are you smiling so much? I'm on cloud nine. I just got a promotion I'm on cloud nine. I just got a promotion On cloud nine means extremely happy. On cloud nine means extremely happy. Did you hear about the accident on the highway? Did you hear about the accident on the highway?

Yes, it's a blessing in disguise that no one was hurt. Blessing in disguise means something good out of a bad situation. blessing in disguise means something good out of a bad situation. Did you finish your assignment? Did you finish your assignment? No, I've hit a brick wall with it. No, I've hit a brick wall with it. Hit a brick wall means encounter an obstacle. Can you lend me a hand with these groceries?

Can you lend me a hand with these groceries? Sure thing, I'll give you a hand. Give you a hand means to help. Give you a hand means to help. How was your day? How was your day? It was a piece of cake. Nothing much happened. Piece of cake means something easy. Piece of cake means something easy. Did you finish your homework? Not yet. I'm burning the midnight oil. Burning the midnight oil means working late. Burning the midnight oil means working late.

Did you hear about the new job offer? Yes, I'm on the fence about it. Yes, I'm on the fence about it. And the fen decided. On the fence means undecided. How do you like your coffee? How do you like your coffee? I'm not fussy. Black with sugar is fine. I'm not fussy. Black with sugar is fine. Not fussy means not picky. Did you fix the leaky faucet? Did you fix the leaky faucet? Yes, it's as right as rain now. Yes, it's as right as rain now. Right as rain means perfectly fine.

what happened to your phone what happened to your phone it's gone kaput I need to get it fixed it's gone kaput I need to get it fixed Gone kaput means broken. Gone kaput means broken. Are you ready to go? Are you ready to go? Hold your horses. I need to grab my keys. Hold your horses, I need to grab my keys. Hold your horses means wait. Hold your horses means wait. Did you finish reading the book? No, I'm just scratching the surface. Scratching the surface means barely starting.

How's your new job? How's your new job? It's a breath of fresh air compared to my last one. Breath of fresh air means something new and refreshing. Why are you pacing back and forth? I'm waiting for news. It's like watching paint dry. Watching paint dry means boring. Are you nervous about the presentation? Yes, I have butterflies in my stomach. Butterflies in my stomach means feeling nervous. Butterflies in my stomach means feeling nervous. Did you find the lost keys?

Yes, they were hiding in plain sight. Yes, they were hiding in plain sight. Hiding in plain sight means easily visible. What do you think of the new movie? It's not my cup of tea. Too much action. It's not my cup of tea. Too much action. Not my cup of tea means not to one's liking. Did you finish the crossword puzzle? Did you finish the crossword puzzle? No, I'm stumped on this clue. Stumped means unable to solve.

Did you have a good time at the party? Yes, it was a blast. Yes, it was a blast. Blast means a lot of fun. Blast means a lot of fun. Why are you so upset? I'm feeling blue. I had a bad day. I'm feeling blue. I had a bad day. Feeling blue means feeling sad. Feeling blue means feeling sad. Did you see the news about the snowstorm? Did you see the news about the snowstorm?

Yes, it's the calm before the storm. Yes, it's the calm before the storm. Calm before the storm means quiet before something chaotic. Calm before the storm means quiet before something chaotic. How did the interview go? It went smoothly. I think they liked me. It went smoothly. I think they liked me. Went smoothly means without problems. Went smoothly means without problems. Are you going to the concert tonight?

Are you going to the concert tonight? No, I'm not in the mood. Not in the mood means not feeling like it. Not in the mood means not feeling like it. Why are you so late? I got caught in traffic. It was a nightmare. I got caught in traffic.

It was a nightmare. Nightmare means something terrible. Nightmare means something terrible. How's the weather today? It's raining cats and dogs outside. Raining cats and dogs means raining heavily. Did you enjoy the concert? Yes, it was music to my ears. Music to my ears means something pleasing to hear. Why are you avoiding the boss? Why are you avoiding the boss? I'm walking on eggshells after that mistake. Walking on eggshells means being cautious.

Walking on eggshells means being cautious. Are you going to join us for lunch? Are you going to join us for lunch? No, I'm on a tight budget this month. No, I'm on a tight budget this month. On a tight budget means limited money. On a tight budget means limited money. Did you get the message I left you? Did you get the message I left you? Yes, loud and clear. Yes, loud and clear. Loud and clear means clearly understood. Loud and clear means clearly understood.

How did the meeting go? How did the meeting go? It was a storm in a teacup, nothing serious. Storm in a teacup means a small problem blown out of proportion. Storm in a teacup means a small problem blown out of proportion. Why are you so worried? Why are you so worried? I have a lot on my plate right now. A lot on my plate means too much to handle. A lot on my plate means too much to handle. Did you hear about John's new car? Did you hear about John's new car? Yes, he's rolling in dough lately.

Yes, he's rolling in dough lately. Rolling in dough means having a lot of money. Rolling in dough means having a lot of money. How was the movie? It was a snooze fest. I fell asleep halfway through. Snooze fest means boring. Snooze fest means boring. Are you going to the gym? No, I'm feeling too lazy today. No, I'm feeling too lazy today. Feeling too lazy means not wanting to do anything. Feeling too lazy means not wanting to do anything. Did you find the solution to the problem?

Yes, it was staring me in the face the whole time. Staring me in the face means obvious. Staring me in the face means obvious. Why are you rushing? I'm cutting it close. I have a meeting in five minutes. I'm cutting it close. I have a meeting in five minutes. Cutting it close means almost late. Cutting it close means almost late. Did you hear about the new restaurant downtown?

Did you hear about the new restaurant downtown? Yes, I'm dying to try it out. Yes, I'm dying to try it out. Dying to try it out means really eager. Dying to try it out means really eager. Did you see the new painting in the gallery? Yes, it's a work of art. Yes, it's a work of art. Work of art means something beautifully crafted. Why are you in a rush?

Why are you in a rush? I'm in the doghouse. I forgot our anniversary. I'm in the doghouse. I forgot our anniversary. In the doghouse means in trouble. The doghouse means in trouble. How's your new job? How's your new job? It's smooth sailing so far. I like my coworkers. It's smooth sailing so far. I like my coworkers. Smooth sailing means easy progress. Smooth sailing means easy progress. Did you finish your assignment?

did you finish your assignment no I hit a snag with the research no I hit a snag with the research hit a snag means encountered a problem Hit a snag means encountered a problem. Are you going to the beach this weekend? Are you going to the beach this weekend? No, I'm strapped for cash at the moment. No, I'm strapped for cash at the moment. Strapped for cash means lacking money. Strapped for cash means lacking money. Did you hear about Jane's new boyfriend?

Did you hear about Jane's new boyfriend? Yes, she's head over heels for him. Yes, she's head over heels for him. Head over heels means deeply in love. Head over heels means deeply in love. How's your new apartment? How's your new apartment? It's a dump. I need to find a better place. It's a dump. I need to find a better place. Dump means a very bad place. Dump means a very bad place. Did you hear about the new job opening?

Yes, I'm thinking about throwing my hat in the ring. Throwing my hat in the ring means expressing interest. Throwing my hat in the ring means expressing interest. Did you finish your project? Did you finish your project? No. I'm pulling my hair out, trying to meet the deadline. No, I'm pulling my hair out trying to meet the deadline. Pulling my hair out means extremely stressed. Pulling my hair out means extremely stressed. Are you going to the concert?

Are you going to the concert? No, I'm not in the mood for loud music. No, I'm not in the mood for loud music. Not in the mood means not feeling like it. Not in the mood means not feeling like it. Did you hear about Jack's new promotion? Did you hear about Jack's new promotion? Yes, he's walking on air since he got it. Yes, he's walking on air since he got it. Walking on air means extremely happy. Walking on air means extremely happy. Did you hear about the new restaurant?

Did you hear about the new restaurant? Yeah, it's on my to-do list. Yeah, it's on my to-do list. On my to-do list means something I plan to do. On my to-do list means something I plan to do. Are you going to the party? Are you going to the party? No, I'm not feeling up to it. No, I'm not feeling up to it. Not feeling up to it means not physically or emotionally prepared. Did you see the new movie?

Did you see the new movie? Yeah, it's right up my alley. Yeah, it's right up my alley. Right up my alley means something I like. Right up my alley means something I like. Are you joining us for lunch? Are you joining us for lunch? No I'm broke. No I'm broke. Broke means having no money. Broke means having no money. Did you finish your homework? No, I'm in a tight spot. No, I'm in a tight spot. In a tight spot means in a difficult situation. Did you hear about the party?

Did you hear about the party? Yeah, I might swing by. Yeah, I might swing by. Swing by means visit briefly. Swing by means visit briefly. Did you see the new movie? Did you see the new movie? Yeah, it's a game changer. Game changer means something that significantly alters a situation. Game changer means something that significantly alters a situation.