Common English Idioms and Expressions

Front

Playing instruments is hard but for me it's a piece of cake.

Back

It's easy for me.

Front

I need to hit the books tonight.

Back

I need to study tonight.

Front

When it rains, it pours.

Back

Bad things often happen all at once.

Front

I’m back to square one.

Back

I have to start over.

Front

To break the ice.

Back

To initiate conversation in a social setting.

Front

I think I’ll hit the sack early.

Back

I will go to bed early.

Front

I was feeling a bit under the weather.

Back

I was feeling sick.

Front

Jack spilled the beans.

Back

Jack revealed a secret.

Front

It costs an arm and a leg.

Back

It is very expensive.

Front

I was in hot water.

Back

I was in trouble.