Phrases are small groups of words that indicate a ‘saying’. The sentences do not have a visible meaning, but have a hidden meaning in them! Phrases help to make your sentences richer by giving clarification as a fact! This article has a book/flashcards of the common and popular phrases that you can teach your little one or can be a classroom teaching activity! These are so much fun and eye-catching that every kid will be fascinated to learn through them! The best part is you can print them out as they are free!
Learn English Phrases Vocabulary and Meanings
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The Apple Never Falls Far From The Tree
It means that a child always resembles someone from his/her family, and shares character traits with his/her parents.
Mum’s The Word
Used when you agree to keep something a secret, or when you ask someone not to tell anybody about something
Mark My Words
Used when you tell someone that something will certainly happen in the future, or when you warn someone about something
Long Story Short
To tell just the basic facts rather than giving the whole explanation for something
I’ve Been There
Used to say that you have experienced the same thing that someone else has experienced and you understand them very well
I’m Done
I have finished doing something or using something
I Call Dibs
When someone uses this phrase, it means that they claim something or declare their right to have something before anyone else
Fire Away
Used to tell someone that you are ready to answer their questions
Count Me In
Used if you want to say “Yes” when someone asks you to participate in some events
Come Again
Used to ask someone to repeat something that you have not heard or understood
Can Get Your Tongue
Used when someone does not speak when you expect them to and you are annoyed because of that
Win-Win
A result that is beneficial for everyone who is involved in a situation
Ulterior Motive
A hidden reason for doing something
To Leave Someone To Their Own Devices
To let someone make their own decisions about what to do
Teacher’s Pet
A student in a class who is liked by the teacher and often disliked by other students
Supercilious
Behaving towards other people as if you think you a better and smarter than they are
Stash
An amount of something that is kept secretly
Someone’s Strong Suit
A particular skill or character trait that a person has something that he/she is very good at
Sneak Peek
An opportunity to have a quick look at something before it is officially available
Out Of Line
Not appropriate or right, behaving in an unacceptable way
Per Se
Used to say that something is being considered alone, not in relation to anything else
Pushover
A person who is easy to persuade or influence
Ruse
A plan or trick someone uses to hide their true intentions
Leap Day
February 29: the extra day added to the Gregorian calendar in a leap year
Laughing Stock
Someone or something that seems very silly/ridiculous to people
Knick-Knacks
Small objects (souvenirs, toys, etc.) used to decorate a house
In-Store
Used when something is going to happen to someone in the future, it is often planned by someone else
Keep Feeling/ Things Bottled Up
To keep your feelings inside not allow yourself to show strong emotions
Hypocrite
Someone who pretends to have certain beliefs or opinions but behaves in a way that shows that they are not sincere
High-Maintenance
When someone or something is very demanding, requiring a lot of attention, care, effort, money, time, etc.
Forte
Something that someone is very good at
Feisty
Determined, not afraid of arguing with people
Drama Queen
Someone who gets too upset or angry over small problems
Doggy Bag
A small bag provided by a restaurant in which you can take home any food you have not finished
Creepy
Strange or unpleasant in a way that makes you feel nervous or uncomfortable
Chick
An attractive young woman
Bad Hair Day
Used when someone doesn’t feel happy or relaxed, especially because their hair doesn’t look very good when someone’s having a rough day
At Stake
When something is very likely to be damaged or lost if you are not successful
A Damsel In Distress
A young woman who is in trouble and needs a man’s help
To Grill Someone About Something
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