If
you learn these advanced English idioms and phrases, it can boost your
conversational English skills. You will be more confident while talking to native
English speakers.
The
17 Most Advanced Phrases and Idioms in English:
A
Dime A Dozen – common things
To
Cut Corners – doing something in the easiest, cheapest way
Doubting
Thomas – a person who refuses to believe anything until he sees evidence
Work
Against The Clock – work in a hurry
Under
The Weather – to feel slightly ill
Break
A Leg – wishing someone good luck
Drop
Like Flies – dying or falling down in large numbers
Hit
The Sack – going to bed
Put
A Sock In It – telling someone to stop making noise
Kick
The Bucket – to die
Beat
Around The Bush – to avoid speaking about what is important
Pass
The Buck – to blame someone for a problem that you should deal with
Call
It A Day – stop doing something
Easy
As Pie – very easy
A
White Elephant – something that costs a lot of money but has no useful purpose
Cool
As A Cucumber – very calm
Once
In A Blue Moon – not very often
