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An idiom is a phrase where the words, when used together, have a meaning that is different from the idiom dictionary definitions of the individual words. The group of words in an idiomatic expression do not mean what they appear to mean. This at times can make idioms hard for students and learners to understand. This app lists the English idioms and Phrases, idiomatic expressions, proverbs and sayings, in alphabetical order by theme, with their meaning and an example. It has clear and crisp explanations and illustrations, perfectly suitable for homework as well as general spoken English learning & usage."
The English language has many idiomatic expressions. Idiomatic expressions or phrases are difficult because their meanings are not literally, but metaphorical. For example the expression, "Time on my hands" does not mean that there is a clock on my hands, or that I am holding a clock or watch, but that there is additional time to do other things. For example, in the sentence " I have a lot of time on my hands now that classes are finished" means now that I no longer have to study for classes, I am free to do other things with my time.
The following idioms are common in American English. They are listed in alphabetical order for your convenience. When you think you're ready, go test your knowledge in the Game room.
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Here it is a list of songs with related activities to practise vocabulary, grammar, sounds, etc. Most of them are "popular" among our Spanish students and some others are old songs, but nice and useful. Click here to go directly to the songs.
They are arranged in alphabetical order according to the singers.