In this presentation, you will learn about some idioms that are used in day-to-day life and it gives you a creative way to express yourself.

1. Spoken English Part-I
Idioms for Everyday Use
By: Dr. Anukriti Sharma

2. Definition of Idiom
• An idiom is an expression that takes on a figurative meaning when
certain words are combined, which is different from the literal definition of
the individual words.
• For example, let's say I said: ‘ it is raining like cats and dogs.'

3. Speak of the devil
Meaning:
This means that the person you’re thinking or
talking about appears at that moment.
Example
Look! Speak of the devil and she just
appears.

4. When pigs fly
Meaning
something that will never happen.
Example
“When pigs fly he’ll get serious”.

5. To cost an arm and a leg
Meaning
something is very expensive.
Example
“Gold these days costs and arm and a leg.”

6. A piece of cake
Meaning
something is very easy.
Example
“To express in our mother tongue is a piece of cake.”

7. Let the cat out of the bag
Meaning
to accidentally reveal a secret that you aren't
supposed to reveal.
Example
“Ankit let the cat out of the bag about their wedding
plans.”

8. To feel under the weather
Meaning
to not feel well.
Example
“I’m really feeling under the weather today; I
have a terrible cold.”

9. To kill two birds with one stone
Meaning
to solve two problems at once.
Example
Walking to work kills two birds with one
stone. It saves money and keeps you healthy.

10. To add insult to injury
Meaning
to make a situation worse.
Example
“To add insult to injury the bus drove off without
stopping after knocking me off my car.”

11. Break a leg
Meaning
means ‘good luck’
Example
“Break a leg Sam, I’m sure your performance will be great.”