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The idioms and expressions below are some of the most common in English.  Have fun!

1. As easy as pie

means "very easy" (same as "a piece of cake")
Example: He said it is a difficult problem, but I don't agree. It seems
as easy as pie to me!

2. be sick and tired of
means "I hate" (also "can't stand")
Example: I'm sick and tired of doing nothing but work. Let's go out tonight and have fun.

3. Bend over backwards
means "try very hard" (maybe too much!)
Example: He bent over backwards to please his new wife, but she never seemed satisfied.

4. Bite off more than one can chew
means "take responsibility for more than one can manage"
Example:John is so far behind in his studies. Besides classes, he plays sports and works at a part-time job. It seems he has bitten off more than he can chew.

5. Broke
means "to have no money"
Example:I have to borrow some money from my Dad. Right now, I'm broke.