Want to sound more natural in American English? In this video, you’ll learn 10 common idioms that Americans use every day.

Thinking of translating these idioms literally? Don't, says Anita Aikara. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Have you ever looked like a fish out of water or pulled a leg? We use these idioms ...

Top 10 Most Commonly Used English Idioms And Their Meanings: Idioms are phrases or expressions with a figurative meaning that differs from the literal meaning of the words used. They are often rooted ...

Want to boost your spoken English skills at home? Whether youre chatting with friends, participating in meetings, or giving presentations, idioms will help you express yourself with confidence. ...

Being able to speak a language is one thing, but being able to understand it is another. Just because you can speak a language doesn't always mean you know what the other person is talking about. Matt ...

It’s time to let the cat out of the bag: English isn’t alone in featuring cats in its idioms. In languages from all over the world, expressions of all kinds are enhanced by the mention of our feline ...

Our common speech is littered with food-derived aphorisms, metaphors, and other figures of speech. Some, like “wolfing down a meal” and “that guy’s a vegetable,” are rather obvious, but there are ...

While we wouldn’t think twice about using expressions like “hitting the nail on the head” in a business setting (even if some of our colleagues really hate them), they might sound a bit odd to a ...