Idioms are a form of expressions in English and they can be used so frequently and many of them in a short conversation.
If you are trying to improve your English, knowing these idioms will help you sound more native and will also help you understand conversations better, too!
Check out these idioms:
All fired up – Highly enthusiastic
Example– I was all fired up last night because my favorite team won the match.
An eye-opener -Something that makes you see or think about something differently from then on
Example– I was so shocked about the lack of commitment in the office, it was a real eye-opener.
At the top of your lungs – In an extremely loud voice
Example– I lost my voice from the concert because I was singing at the top of my lungs.
At your fingertips – Directly accessible
Example– You don’t need a new car, your parent’s car is at your fingertips. Can’t you just borrow it?
A ballpark figure -A rough estimate within acceptable bounds
Example– The show is coming soon so let’s come up with a ballpark figure on what we can budget for it.
Bang for your buck – Best return on investment
Example– When I was buying my house, the realtor was able to get me a $40,000 saving! It was a real bang for my buck!
Barking up the wrong tree – Doing something that won’t give you the results you want
Example– You’re barking up the wrong tree, I can’t help you with your homework.
Be a catch – Be someone worth marrying/having
Example– His parents are going to love you, you’re such a catch!
