Learn to use some idioms in your writing

Ok, readers, I'd like to put something forward!

You may have probably noticed that I've been trying to use more idioms in my writing (blogs, comments,etc) recently. You may make nothing of it or some idioms may mean nothing to you. But I'd like to put it plainly that I go along with you here: There is no point in using too many idioms in a paragraph. Sorry if I'm driving you up the wall or if I put my foot in my mouth.

But when it comes to learning English, what I just said may make sense. Maybe you're trying to learn some idioms just like I am doing or you might have learned some collocations, verb tenses, phrasal verbs, and the like. If so, why not try to remember some idioms and use them in your writing now and then?

What's your favorite idiom? You could share it with the world in the comments below. If you share one, just try to make a sentence with it or write out its meaning for us. Then I'll take off my hat to you! Keep the ball rolling and have fun!

PS: It may sound a little difficult to you. You can buy an 'idiom book', try to read it and share some idioms with us. Day by day, you'll get used to idioms. 'Rome wasn't built in a day!'

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Comments

Yusra March 8, 2012 18:43

I can't thank you enough.

Idioms enrich our writing and make it strong as I heard. The ignorance of their meaning may misguide us. :)
Expector Smith May 21, 2011 17:13

Thanks for the comment, Nadira! I'll join in your discussion!
Nadira May 21, 2011 9:17

They are wonderful Dr. Yes using idioms really enlightens the language and style.

Do record some idioms and post to our discussion on audio challenge, when you have the time please.
Expector Smith May 20, 2011 16:24

Thanks Manuela! You really made my day!
Forget-me-Not May 20, 2011 7:25

Hahahaha, though it is an old post, i never saw it before ! It's a great text Expector, i take off my had to you , you do nothing by half !

You're always willing to go the extra mile to help other to learn more. You're a big cheese here on EC :)) Thanks a million times.
Expector Smith November 3, 2010 9:25

@THOMPSON: Good question! But I guess sometimes it's difficult or impossible to express your ideas, thoughts or opinions properly in another way (other than idioms).
Expector Smith October 30, 2010 9:51

Thanks to all of you for the comments. It really made my day!

@Julio: Sorry but I don't know Latin. Thanks for sharing anyway!

@Tom: Yes, it's a nice idiom - I like it, too.

@yesenia: Nice 'idiom paragraph'! I hope learners here can understand it. So you see I really learn something new every day! Thanks!
Katie Huang October 29, 2010 19:24

This blog is really the nice one !
Thanks Expector Smith !
... It's really interesting and ... difficult too :(
yesenia artavia anchia October 29, 2010 2:22

Thank you. I will never bite my tongue, I'll take the plunge and I'll say a handful of idioms as much as possible, I'll keep my shirt on! I won't twiddle my thumbs, hold my horses because hold my own, I'll hold my ground.
jose alvarado October 28, 2010 22:27

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