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LiveXPQuestionsEnglishAre there specific English expressions or idioms you find interesting?

Are there specific English expressions or idioms you find interesting?

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Teacher Sue
Teacher SueCountry flag: za
Making a difference in your life to reach personal success through dedicated teaching and guidance.

There's many a slip, twixt the cup and the lip. It implies or rather means that even though things may seem to be working out well, things can go wrong. Compares or is similar to, Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

  • Teacher Eli
    Teacher EliCountry flag: br
    Private English teacher with 5 years of experience.

    Absolutely! - every cloud has a silver lining - everyone and their dog - uncharted waters - your guess is as good as mine Bye πŸ‘‹

  • Andrea Cox
    Andrea CoxCountry flag: za
    Online English Teacher

    By the skin of your teethJust barely

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  • Zakira
    ZakiraCountry flag: za
    Hi, Everyone .I am a certified TEFL teacher and I am in final year studying Accounting .

    1. Bite the bullet 2. Hit the hay 3.Cost an arm and leg

  • Mia
    MiaCountry flag: ca
    Certified TEFL Teacher

    IdiomsΒ can help you express your emotions and thoughts accurately, making your communication more effective and compelling. They can also add humor and interest to your conversation, making it more engaging for your listener. ●Good things come to those who wait : Be patientHe has ●bigger fish to fry : He has bigger things to take care of than what we are talking about now ●He's a chip off the old block : The son is like the father ●Hit the nail on the head : Get something exactly right

  • Teacher Mira
    Teacher MiraCountry flag: my
    School teacher turned ESL tutor. Certified Montessori Trained (UK). TESOL Certified.

    1. Slow and steady, wins the race. 2. A stitch in times, saves nine. 3. Don't count your chicks before they are hatched. 4. Half a loaf is better than none.

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