5 Idioms You Can't Miss Learning Today

An idiom is a group of words or a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meanings of its individual words. 

The meaning of an idiom cannot be understood by interpreting each word separately. Instead, its figurative meaning is recognized through common usage and cultural understanding.

In other words, idioms cannot be fully understood by simply analyzing the individual words; their meaning is often surprising and must be learned through experience or context.

Here are the five idioms that you MUST learn today.

Bite the bullet

Meaning

Choose to do something challenging or unpleasant that has been delayed or avoided.

In a sentence

I don’t want to do it, but it’s time to bite the bullet and get started.

I decided to bite the bullet if I want to have a better future.

Hit the nail on the head

Meaning

To describe exactly or to say something that is precisely correct.

In a sentence

Her analysis of the problem really hit the nail on the head.

I think you hit the nail on the head when you said that we need more time finish the assignment.

Break a leg

Meaning

Used to wish someone good luck

In a sentence

Her parents told her to “break a leg” before she went up to the stage.

I know you’ll do great tonight—break a leg.

Pull someone's leg

Meaning

It means to tease or joke with someone

In a sentence

I was just pulling your leg when I said I won the lottery.

Is it really your house or you are just pulling my leg?

Cost an arm and a leg

Meaning

Means that something is very expensive

In a sentence

The new smartphone costs an arm and a leg.

His new car cost him an arm and a leg.

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