Break a leg This is a way to wish someone good luck.

Example of idiom sentences. A blessing in disguise. The English language is full of interesting idioms. In order to effectively convey the health hazards of smoking a cigarette pack now contains a picture of diseased lungs instead of just the statutory warning message.

Making money is no bed of roses. Commonly Used Idioms A bed of roses. Slang is usually special words or special meanings of normal words that are known only to a particular group of people.

In other words he was very happy She was on cloud nine after receiving a hefty. I was just about to cheat on my diet but luckily my sister called and talked me out of it. Once in a blue moon an event that happens infrequently.

Hold your horses - Wait a minute. Hi Tom speak of the devil I was just telling Sara about your new car 13. Let the cat out of the bag - Tell a secret.

The toy store announce its about to close 40 of its stores to avoid bankruptcy. An imaginative orchestral idiom. The legality of abortion is a hot potato in many countries around the world.

Heres a list of the most commonly used idioms for students with meanings and example sentences. A hard nut to crack. See eye to eye this means agreeing with someone.