<h1 data-start="142" data-end="209">Expressions</h1>
<p data-start="211" data-end="445">idioms in English are an important part of the English language. They are phrases whose meanings are different from the literal interpretation of the words. Using idioms correctly can make your English sound more natural, fluent, and engaging.

<h2 data-start="447" data-end="468">What Are Idioms?</h2>
<p data-start="469" data-end="543">An <strong data-start="472" data-end="481">idiom is a set expression with a figurative meaning. For example:

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<p data-start="546" data-end="585"><strong data-start="546" data-end="567">&ldquo;Kick the bucket&rdquo; &ndash; means to die.

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<p data-start="588" data-end="635"><strong data-start="588" data-end="611">&ldquo;Under the weather&rdquo; &ndash; means feeling sick.

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<p data-start="637" data-end="759">Idioms often cannot be understood by translating the words literally, but they are widely used in everyday conversation.

<h2 data-start="761" data-end="783">Why Learn Idioms?</h2>
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<p data-start="786" data-end="843">They make your <strong data-start="801" data-end="840">speech and writing more interesting.

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<p data-start="846" data-end="893">They help you <strong data-start="860" data-end="890">understand native speakers.

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<p data-start="896" data-end="967">They provide <strong data-start="909" data-end="930">cultural insights into English-speaking communities.

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<h2 data-start="969" data-end="999">Examples of Common Idioms</h2>
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<p data-start="1002" data-end="1050"><strong data-start="1002" data-end="1021">&ldquo;Break the ice&rdquo; &ndash; to start a conversation.

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<p data-start="1053" data-end="1099"><strong data-start="1053" data-end="1074">&ldquo;A piece of cake&rdquo; &ndash; something very easy.

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<p data-start="1102" data-end="1163"><strong data-start="1102" data-end="1123">&ldquo;Bite the bullet&rdquo; &ndash; face a difficult situation bravely.

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<p data-start="1166" data-end="1208"><strong data-start="1166" data-end="1187">&ldquo;Spill the beans&rdquo; &ndash; reveal a secret.

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<p data-start="1211" data-end="1276"><strong data-start="1211" data-end="1241">&ldquo;Hit the nail on the head&rdquo; &ndash; describe something accurately.

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<h2 data-start="1278" data-end="1303">Tips to Learn Idioms</h2>
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<p data-start="1307" data-end="1355">Learn idioms in <strong data-start="1323" data-end="1334">context, not in isolation.

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<p data-start="1359" data-end="1410">Practice using idioms in <strong data-start="1384" data-end="1407">daily conversations.

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<p data-start="1414" data-end="1472">Read or watch English media to <strong data-start="1445" data-end="1469">see idioms in action.

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<h2 data-start="1474" data-end="1489">Conclusion</h2>
<p data-start="1490" data-end="1693">Idioms add life and color to English. They make your language expressive and help you communicate more naturally. By learning and practicing idioms, you can take your English fluency to the next level.