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American English Idiomatic Expressions

Master 100 American English Idioms and Their Meanings

Master 100 American English Idioms and Their Meanings

Perfect for classroom, homework, tutoring, homeschooling, or weekend practice.

Idioms are phrases in American English whose meanings can’t be understood literally from the individual words. They make language more colorful, expressive, and engaging.

For example, “kick the bucket” means “to die,” while “spill the beans” means “to reveal a secret.”

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100 American English Idioms and Their Meanings

Below is a list of 100 common American English idioms and their meanings.

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