This document provides examples of common English idioms including "flesh and blood" meaning family, "peace and quiet" meaning tranquility, "touch-and-go" meaning uncertain outcome, "pros and cons" meaning advantages and disadvantages, "now and again" meaning occasionally, "odds and ends" meaning miscellaneous items, "ranting and raving" meaning angrily complaining, and "for hours and hours" meaning a long period of time. The idioms are shown in short phrases to illustrate their meanings.

1. IDIOMS
ESB CLASS (FCE LEVEL)

2. flesh and blood
my brother is
my own flesh
and blood

3. peace and quiet
I need my
peace and quiet
in my place

4. Touch- and- Go
It is touch-and-
go if she gets
well after her
long cold.

5. The Pros and Cons
What about the
pros and cons of
living in the
jungle?

6. Now and Again
Now and again I
visit Chania, in
Crete.

7. A few odds and ends
There are a few
ends and odds
onto the counter
of the hair salon.

8. Ranting and Raving
The lion is has
been ranting and
raving after
they've disturbed
its sleep.

9. For Hours and Hours
I 've been waiting
for hours and
hours on board,
before I get to
Chania, in Crete.