[Idiom] What are the most common Idioms in English?

AliJaffar · #1 (**permalink**) 12-Nov-2006, 18:10

Hi to All,

This is my first participation. I am a foreign language, Arabic, speaker.

My question is that I would like to know the most common Idioms used in English. Could I find it?

Highly appreciative,

Ali

curmudgeon · #2 (**permalink**) 12-Nov-2006, 18:15

There are over 1000 listed here (on this site) click on 'idioms' on the left. See how many you recognise.

Welcome

RonBee · #3 (**permalink**) 12-Nov-2006, 19:21

Say:

What are the most common idioms used in English.

Mad-ox · #4 (**permalink**) 13-Nov-2006, 06:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonBee

Say:

What are the most common idioms used in English.

What are the most common idioms used in English?

Have a nice day!

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Tdol · #5 (**permalink**) 13-Nov-2006, 08:11

It really is very hard to say- idioms come and go in fashion and there are considerable differences amongst users.

RonBee · #6 (**permalink**) 13-Nov-2006, 08:49

The most often used idioms are---

I have no idea.

However, if you have a question about an idiom and you wonder if it is currently used, that's a different matter.

~R
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Belly T · #7 (**permalink**) 13-Nov-2006, 13:12

It depends on what case you are in, what's the job, situation....etc.

RonBee · #8 (**permalink**) 14-Nov-2006, 01:18

One that I use sometimes is:

For crying out loud!

It expresses frustration or annoyance with somebody.

~R

laughabc · #9 (**permalink**) 25-Jul-2008, 03:37

I am looking for them, too!

But I found one website:
Top 10 Idioms and Their Origins - Associated Content

Hope it will help you!

ladybird987 · #10 (**permalink**) 25-Jul-2008, 11:30

I bet you can find them (the most popular idioms) in a book for beginners.


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