Advanced Idioms September

Sure, here are some unusual British idioms that might be less familiar to non-native English speakers: 1. "A cock and bull story" - A story that's made up or not believable. 2. "A piece of cake" - Something that's very easy to do. 3. "A penny for your thoughts" - A way of asking someone what they're thinking about. 4. "Beat around the bush" - To avoid getting to the point or being direct. 5. "Bob's your uncle" - An expression meaning that something is simple or easy. 6. "Costs an arm and a leg" - When something is very expensive. 7. "It's raining cats and dogs" - A way of saying that it's raining heavily. 8. "Once in a blue moon" - Something that happens very rarely. 9. "Pull someone's leg" - To tease or joke with someone. 10. "Spill the beans" - To reveal a secret or some information. These idioms can be a bit tricky, but practicing them will help you sound more like a native English speaker! 😊

Here are ten more unusual British idioms for you to practice: 1. "To cut corners" - To do something in the easiest or cheapest way by not doing all the necessary work. 2. "Bite the bullet" - To force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult, or be brave in a difficult situation. 3. "The best of both worlds" - A situation in which you can enjoy the benefits of two different things at the same time. 4. "Under the weather" - Not feeling well, or feeling sick. 5. "When pigs fly" - Something that will never happen. 6. "Add fuel to the fire" - To make a difficult or tense situation worse. 7. "Burn the midnight oil" - To stay up late working or studying. 8. "Out of the blue" - Suddenly and unexpectedly. 9. "Bite off more than you can chew" - To take on more than you can handle or manage. 10. "Break a leg" - A phrase used to wish someone good luck, especially to performers before they go on stage. These idioms may seem a bit strange, but using them will make you sound more like a native British English speaker and help you connect with people on a cultural level. 😊

Of course, here are ten more British idioms for you: 1. "It's not my cup of tea" - Used to describe something that's not to your liking or preference. 2. "Bite your tongue" - To keep oneself from saying something that may be inappropriate or hurtful. 3. "Let the cat out of the bag" - To reveal a secret or information accidentally. 4. "Up to the mark" - Meeting the required standard or expectations. 5. "Put the cart before the horse" - To do something in the wrong order, or to do something prematurely. 6. "Over the moon" - To be extremely happy and excited. 7. "Raining cats and dogs" - A way of saying that it's raining heavily. 8. "Lose your marbles" - To become crazy or behave in a strange way. 9. "The ball is in your court" - It's your turn to make a decision or take action. 10. "Get something off your chest" - To express something that's been bothering you or making you feel guilty, so that you feel relief. Practicing these idioms can help improve your British English fluency and give you a deeper understanding of the culture. Have fun using them in conversations!