What is a French idiom?



French Idioms and their English Equivalents

French Idiom (English Translation) English Equivalent
Il pleut des cordes (it’s raining ropes) I’s raining cats and dogs
Avoir une dent contre quelqu’un (to have a tooth against someone) To have a grudge against someone

What are 5 examples of idiom?

Common Idioms in English

  • Getting fired turned out to be a blessing in disguise. …
  • These red poppies are a dime a dozen. …
  • Don’t beat around the bush. …
  • After some reflection, he decided to bite the bullet. …
  • I’m going to call it a night. …
  • He’s got a chip on his shoulder. …
  • Would you cut me some slack? – Don’t be so hard on me.

Can you give me a list of idioms?

The most common English idioms

Idiom Meaning Usage
Better late than never Better to arrive late than not to come at all by itself
Bite the bullet To get something over with because it is inevitable as part of a sentence
Break a leg Good luck by itself
Call it a day Stop working on something as part of a sentence

What are idioms give 10 examples?





Here are 10 of the most common idioms that are easy to use in daily conversation:

  1. “Hit the hay.” “Sorry, guys, I have to hit the hay now!” …
  2. “Up in the air” …
  3. “Stabbed in the back” …
  4. “Takes two to tango” …
  5. “Kill two birds with one stone.” …
  6. “Piece of cake” …
  7. “Costs an arm and a leg” …
  8. “Break a leg”

How do I find an idiom?

6 Websites for Learning English Idioms

  1. The Phrase Finder. This website has a large number of American idiomatic expressions not only with their meanings but also with their origins. …
  2. Vocabulary.co.il: Idioms and Slang. …
  3. The Free Dictionary: Idioms and Phrases. …
  4. Open English World. …
  5. The Idiom Connection. …
  6. Learn English Today.