Popular English Idioms

1. ONCE IN A BLUE MOON: when something rarely ever happens

We used to see him all the time, but now he just visits us once in a
blue moon.
2. TAR SOMEONE WITH THE SAME BRUSH: to believe that someone
has the same bad qualities as others in a group
I dont think much of that band, but the singer shouldnt be tarred
with the same brush. Shes got a fantastic voice.
3. HANG IN THERE: wait and be patient
I know youd really like to call him, but I dont think thats the right
thing to do now. Just hang in there and he will call you.
4. BLEW ME AWAY: when something blows you away, youre extremely
impressed by it
The exhibition just blew me away. Id never seen so many beautiful
paintings before.
5. A STONES THROW: very near
The hotel was a stones throw from the beach. I loved it.
6. HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD: used if something someone says, is
precisely correct
My doctor hit the nail on the head. He knew exactly what was
wrong with me!
7. COSTS AN ARM AND A LEG: when something is very expensive
My son wants that mountain bike for his birthday, but itll cost an arm
and a leg!
8. WHEN PIGS FLY: this means that something will never happen
Arent you going to buy that dream house you told me about?
Ugh, I will when pigs fly. Its just so expensive, I dont think itll
happen.
9. GET YOUR HEAD AROUND IT: to understand something
I just cant get my head around the fact that Joe is leaving us.
10.
PULL A RABBIT OUT OF A HAT: to do something unexpected
that may have seemed impossible

I thought we were going bankrupt, but my partner pulled a rabbit

out of his hat and we landed a major contract.