Useful English Idioms that Native Speakers Commonly Use

The video tutorial introduces 12 water-related idioms, explaining their meanings and providing examples. It includes a short story to illustrate the idioms in context, helping learners understand their usage in real-life situations.

What does the idiom 'to keep one's head above water' imply?

• To dive underwater

• To manage to survive a difficult situation

• To enjoy a vacation

• To swim in a pool

If someone 'makes a splash', what are they doing?

• Creating a big impression

• Swimming in a pool

• Falling into water

• Avoiding attention

What does it mean to be 'in deep water'?

• To be in a swimming pool

• To be in a difficult situation

• To be on a boat

• To be on a beach

What does 'to be in hot water' signify?

• To be in trouble

• To be cooking

• To be relaxing

• To be in a warm bath

If criticism is 'like water off a duck's back', what does it mean?

• The criticism is accepted

• The criticism is ignored

• The criticism is very harsh

• The criticism is repeated

What does 'blood is thicker than water' imply?

• Water is essential for life

• Water is more important than blood

• Family ties are stronger than other relationships

• Blood is thicker than other liquids

What does it mean to be 'up the Creek without a paddle'?

• To be fishing

• To be in a hopeless situation

• To be in a boat with a paddle

• To be swimming

What does 'to be like a drowned rat' mean?

• To be very happy

• To be very dry

• To be very clean

• To be soaking wet

In the story, what did Jack do that put him in 'hot water' with his family?

• He bought a new house

• He quit his job and went to sea

• He stayed home

• He went on a vacation

How did Jack feel when he returned to his job after the storm?

• Like a cat in a tree

• Like a bird in the sky

• Like a fish out of water

• Like a fish in water