Grammar: B1 - 💡 Effective Word Choice & Style - Basics - Lesson 5: Introduction to Basic Idioms (a piece of cake, break a leg)

Vocabulary: Idioms & Expressions B1 Lesson 5: Introduction to Basic Idioms What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand and use several common English idioms in conversation. What is an Idiom? 🤔 An idiom is a phrase where the meaning is not what the individual words say. You cannot guess the meaning; you must learn the phrase as a whole. Classic Example: "Raining cats and dogs" If someone says "It's raining cats and dogs," they don't mean animals are falling from the sky! It's an idiom that simply means "it's raining very heavily." Common English Idioms a piece of cake Meaning: Something that is very easy to do. "I was worried about the exam, but it was a piece of cake!" cost an arm and a leg Meaning: To be very expensive. "I'd love to buy a new iPhone, but it costs an arm and a leg." hit the books Meaning: To study very hard. "Final exams are next week, so I really need to hit the b…