A to Z Jack Chat 77: 10 Common English Idioms

The A to Z English Podcast

2023-04-15

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In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack does another Chat where he explains the meanings of ten common English idioms. Break a leg - This idiom is often used to wish someone good luck before a performance or presentation.A piece of cake - This idiom means that something is very easy to do.It's raining cats and dogs - This idiom means that it's raining very heavily.Costs an arm and a leg - This idiom means that something is very expensive.Hit the nail on the head - This idiom means that someone has correctly identified or addressed a problem.When pigs fly - This idiom means that something is very unlikely to happen.Pull someone's leg - This idiom means to tease or joke with someone in a playful way.Keep your chin up - This idiom means to stay positive and optimistic during a difficult time.Let the cat out of the bag - This idiom means to reveal a secret.Barking up the wrong tree - This idiom means to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.Donate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donations Robin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7A Become a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670 Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group or send emails to our email address atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-jack-chat-77-10-common-english-idioms/ Join our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7 Check out Jack's course books here: http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29 Send questions and comments to: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Free https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/ Tiktok: atozenglish1 Instagram: atozenglish2 Twitter: atozenglish22 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  • Welcome to the A to Z English podcast, where Jack and Sochil take you on a journey from learning the basics to mastering the nuances of the english language.

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  • A zenglishpodcast.com that's a to zenglishpodcast.com and this is a bonus episode where I do the episode solo.

  • And today I've got a special episode where I'm going to do ten idioms, ten common english idioms, and I will explain the meanings of each idiom.

  • First I will say the idiom, I will use it in a sentence and then I will explain the meaning of it.

  • So let's do it.

  • Our first idiom is break a leg.

  • To break a leg.

  • And this one, I don't even have to really try hard to make a sentence because I can just say, john, break a leg.

  • John, break a leg.

  • So what does that mean if I tell John, if I say to my friend, John, break a leg, well, in English, this is actually, it's the opposite of what it sounds like.

  • It sounds bad because breaking your leg is not a good thing.

  • But in the context of the idiom, it actually means good luck to somebody.