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<p data-start="183" data-end="444">idioms in Englishthat don&rsquo;t mean exactly what the words say. Instead, they have a hidden or &ldquo;figurative&rdquo; meaning that people understand from everyday use. Learning idioms is important because they make your English sound natural and fluent.

<h2 data-start="446" data-end="467">What Are Idioms?</h2>
<p data-start="468" data-end="563">An idiom is an expression where the meaning is different from the literal words. For example:

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<p data-start="566" data-end="681"><strong data-start="566" data-end="598">&ldquo;It&rsquo;s raining cats and dogs&rdquo; &ndash; It means it&rsquo;s raining very heavily, not that animals are falling from the sky.

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<h2 data-start="683" data-end="705">Why Learn Idioms?</h2>
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<p data-start="709" data-end="788"><strong data-start="709" data-end="742">To understand native speakers &ndash; People use idioms in daily conversations.

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<p data-start="792" data-end="861"><strong data-start="792" data-end="811">To sound fluent &ndash; Using idioms makes your English more natural.

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<p data-start="865" data-end="950"><strong data-start="865" data-end="885">To enjoy culture &ndash; Many idioms come from English history, books, or traditions.

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<h2 data-start="952" data-end="982">Examples of Common Idioms</h2>
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<p data-start="985" data-end="1017"><strong data-start="985" data-end="1002">&ldquo;Break a leg&rdquo; &ndash; Good luck.

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<p data-start="1020" data-end="1056"><strong data-start="1020" data-end="1041">&ldquo;A piece of cake&rdquo; &ndash; Very easy.

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<p data-start="1059" data-end="1112"><strong data-start="1059" data-end="1091">&ldquo;Let the cat out of the bag&rdquo; &ndash; Reveal a secret.

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<p data-start="1115" data-end="1162"><strong data-start="1115" data-end="1142">&ldquo;Cost an arm and a leg&rdquo; &ndash; Very expensive.

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<p data-start="1165" data-end="1200"><strong data-start="1165" data-end="1184">&ldquo;On cloud nine&rdquo; &ndash; Very happy.

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<h2 data-start="1202" data-end="1231">Tips for Learning Idioms</h2>
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<p data-start="1234" data-end="1305"><strong data-start="1234" data-end="1268">Watch English movies and shows &ndash; Idioms often appear in dialogue.

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<p data-start="1308" data-end="1365"><strong data-start="1308" data-end="1333">Practice with friends &ndash; Use one new idiom each day.

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<p data-start="1368" data-end="1441"><strong data-start="1368" data-end="1387">Keep a notebook &ndash; Write idioms with meanings and example sentences.

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<h2 data-start="1443" data-end="1458">Conclusion</h2>


<p data-start="1459" data-end="1680">Idioms are the &ldquo;secret sauce&rdquo; of English. They add color, humor, and richness to your communication. By learning idioms step by step, you&rsquo;ll not only understand more conversations but also speak English with confidence.