10 Fun English Idioms and Their Meanings

February 1, 2025

Lesson Focus: Understanding and using idioms in daily conversation

Idioms are phrases that don’t mean exactly what they say. Here are 10 fun English idioms and their meanings:

“Break the ice” – Start a conversation in a friendly way.
“Spill the beans” – Accidentally reveal a secret.
“Hit the books” – Study hard.

Example Sentence:
“I have a big test tomorrow, so I need to hit the books!”

Practice Challenge:
Try using one of these idioms in a sentence!