Idioms
Hi!
I've read this idioms in different blog posts. My question is, do people use them regularly in daily conversations? I like them (the Spanish equivalents are very different), but I don't want to use them if they are not really common.
» By the skin of your teeth
» Birds of a feather flock together
» It's raining cats and dogs
» The elephant in the room
» The early bird gets the worm
» Let the cat out of the bag
» To cut corners
» Giving someone the cold shoulder
Thank you!
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Answers · 5
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Thank you Chantae! That's important information
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"By the skin of your/my/their teeth", "giving someone the cold shoulder", and "to cut corners" are all very commonly used. People will often say the first part of "The early bird..." and then let the listener infer the rest. "Birds of a feather", "raining cats and dogs", "elephant in the room", and "you let the cat out of the bag" are no longer commonly used but people will know what you mean if you use them.
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Thank you Jason and Aubrey! Your answers are really helpful. I'll look for opportinities to use those idioms. Not too often, off course.
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I think those are all pretty commonly used. By skin of your teeth, I've heard it a few times but I don't use it myself. It's raining cats and dogs, I haven't heard that since I was a child. Birds of a feather flock together has become very cliché and sounds corny but it is still used.
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Hi Andres :-)
I think it is common to hear these idioms and therefore it is important to understand their meaning. I personally love idioms. However, I don't frequently use them. At least not daily.... I do think the expression 'to cut corners' is widely used though. Have fun with idioms!
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