This week's tip:
English Idioms!

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Instructions: Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence.

1. It was my first time meeting the team, so I told a joke to ________.
A) bite the bullet
B) break the ice
C) cut corners

2. I thought the exam would be difficult, but it was actually a ________.
A) piece of cake
B) blessing in disguise
C) wild goose chase

3. I really want that new car, but it ________.
A) costs an arm and a leg
B) hits the nail on the head
C) kills two birds with one stone

4. I accidentally told her about the surprise party. I let the ________.
A) bird in the hand
B) dog have his day
C) cat out of the bag

5. We have been working on this report for hours. Let’s ________ and go home.
A) call it a day
B) burn the midnight oil
C) hang in there

6. If you think I broke the vase, you are ________. I wasn't even home!
A) barking up the wrong tree
B) beating around the bush
C) jumping on the bandwagon

7. I'm not coming into work today because I am feeling a bit ________.
A) on the ball
B) under the weather
C) once in a blue moon

4 Tips for Mastering English Idioms

1. Listen to Native Speakers: Pay close attention to how native speakers use expressions in movies, TV, or real life.

2. Don't Overdo It: While idioms make you sound natural, using too many in one sentence can sound strange. Use them when the context is right.

3. Practice in Conversation: Try to use new phrases in your daily English speaking to become comfortable with them.

4. Compare Languages: Learning is often fun if you compare English idioms to the idioms in your own language to see the differences.

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