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25 food idioms you need to know. Some will surprise you! 25 food idioms you need to know at English Advanced Level. Knowing English idioms is essential for Advanced learners. Some will surprise you! There are loads of them related to food. Here are 25 popular Food Idioms to give you food for thought. Includes: Bun in the oven, Not my cup of tea, Pinch of salt, As flat as a pancake, Cheesed off, Cheesy, Apple of one’s eye, To go pear-shaped, As nutty as a fruit cake, Have your cake and eat it, Piece of cake, Butter up, utter wouldn’t melt in … mouth, Best thing since sliced bread, A fine kettle of fish, To Egg on, Egg on your face, Cool as a cucumber, In a nutshell, Bring home the bacon, Bread and butter, Have bigger fish to fry, Finger in every pie, Have a lot on one’s plate https://youtu.be/Ah0umyokIsI #englishfooidioms #importantidioms #howtobecomefluentinenglish #advancedvocabulary #advancedwords #camrbridgeadvanced #examvocabulary #newvocabulary #cae #cambridgeproficiency #englishwithsteveuk #lexicalchunks #englishexpressions #learnidioms #learnphasalverbs #collocations #nativeenglishteacher #britishteacher #onlineenglishlessons #learnenglishwithsongs #listeningexercise #speakingpractice #fixedexpressions #whatarefixedexpressions #englishfluency #speakfluently #howtobefluent.

What do we say in the UK when it's really sunny and hot? Well, of course, it doesn't happen very often, but we have a heatwave at the moment. So here are the idioms we might use.

IDIOM: Talking to a brick wall. It can be very frustrating! Do you ever feel frustrated when you're talking to someone as they won't listen to what you're saying or take your advice? Then you can say - it's like talking to a brick wall. Unlike many idioms, this is one where the meaning is fairly obvious from the words, but it's surprising how many learners even at Advanced level have never heard it. Learn it and use it to surprise someone who always seems to turn a deaf ear to what you're saying (to turn a deaf ear is a similar idiom). https://youtu.be/wTUSyleDEbI

I was going to say something ... Hold on! It's on the TIP of my TONGUE! Does this often happen to you, when you can't remember something or someone's name or an English word? Hope it doesn't happen to you in your Speaking exam. If it does, you can use the expressions 🙂 If you find my videos useful, as many of you seem to do, please subscribe to my channel. It motivates me to make more 🙂 English speaking practice English conversation English listening Learn English Learn English grammar English online British English How to speak English Speak English fluently How to improve my English English grammar rules English videos to learn English Phrasal verbs with go Phrasal verbs with Learn English idioms English idioms How to speak English like a native speaker English expressions Common English expressions English pronunciation How to pronounce English expressions and their meaning What is a collocation? Help with English English language tips Learn English online Cambridge Assessment English Levels of English Advanced English How to find my English level English teacher online Best way to learn English Common English mistakes What is English fluency English fluence English grammar accuracy Accurate grammar Past simple Present Perfect English slang Free English book Free English expressions book Cambridge English exams Intermediate English IELTS teacher TOEFL best English teacher best English teacher on youtube English with Steve UK Steve Ellis English Teacher Learn advanced English English verb tenses Business English idioms Business English English for travel English for holidays English for work English for vacation Learn English with songs I want to learn English I want to speak English I want to improve my English Speak English better English for Indians English for Polish English for Ukraine English for Italians Inglese per italiani Best English videos ESL TEFL EFL Learn English on Youtube

See if you can guess the idiom by the end of the video. It means to be in a very confused state. https://youtu.be/qecfJuhreho #learnidioms #idiomswithexamples #idiomquiz

Down in the Dumps is a very common idiom. 'To be down' means to feel sad or depressed, and if you are Down in the Dumps, then you are feeling very low. A dump (noun) is a place where refuse, trash, and garbage are placed - rubbish. So, in a sense, your mood is really rubbish. We also use the word 'dump' to describe places that are untidy, dirty and a mess. 'Dump' is also a verb - to dump something is to throw it away, get rid of it! We also talk about dumping our boyfriend or girlfriend! Not very nice! So if someone is down in the dumps, they are miserable, sad, unhappy, depressed, and feeling really low. It's a 'must-know' idiom in case someone asks you if you're feeling down in the dumps; you'll know what they mean. https://youtu.be/fxI1qcrLn14 #englishexpressions #idioms #downinthedumps

Phrasal Verb: 'To Get Round Someone'. AND a free download of a book of 150 English expressions To get round someone means to physically pass someone who is in our way and blocking us. But it also has another non-physical meaning. Watch the video to discover the other way it is used. The video also explains how you can get a link for a free download of my book, "You Can Say That Again'" which contains over 150 common English expressions, including phrasal verbs and idioms. https://youtu.be/x2Dcdd2Nmhw English speaking practice English conversation English listening Learn English Learn English grammar English online British English How to speak English Speak English fluently How to improve my English English grammar rules English videos to learn English Phrasal verbs with go Phrasal verbs with Learn English idioms English idioms How to speak English like a native speaker English expressions Common English expressions English pronunciation How to pronounce English expressions and their meaning What is a collocation? Help with English English language tips Learn English online Cambridge Assessment English Levels of English Advanced English How to find my English level English teacher online Best way to learn English Common English mistakes What is English fluency English fluence English grammar accuracy Accurate grammar Past simple Present Perfect English slang Free English book Free English expressions book Cambridge English exams Intermediate English IELTS teacher TOEFL best English teacher best English teacher on youtube English with Steve UK Steve Ellis English Teacher Learn advanced English English verb tenses Business English idioms Business English English for travel English for holidays English for work English for vacation Learn English with songs I want to learn English I want to speak English I want to improve my English Speak English better English for Indians English for Polish English for Ukraine English for Italians Inglese per italiani Best English videos ESL TEFL EFL Learn English on Youtube

You Need To Know these idioms and others to speak English fluently. It's time to escape language barriers and master these 30 English idioms. Native English speakers use them all the time. To speak English fluently, you must learn how to use them. But, even if you do not use them yourself, it is still important to know what they mean when listening to proficient native English speakers use them. So, it's time to escape this barrier if you have not already mastered these 30 of the most common idioms. The video includes the following: 00:00 Introduction 01:32 A piece of cake 02:43 Pull someone's leg 04:28 An arm and a leg 05:20 Down in the dumps 07:01 A bee in the bonnet 08:29 Bite your tongue 09:43 Bite the bullet 12:13 Break a leg 13:21 Break the ice 15:34 A can of worms https://youtu.be/MLTQXcJ7Ydc 🗣️ Chatterbox Zoom Workshops. Boost your language skills in real-time! Click now and subscribe. Engage, learn, and excel with live interactions. We focus on C1/C2 Vocabulary and expressions. 3 x 90-minute workshops per week Practise speaking with other international learners and with me, Steve Ellis, a British Teacher and Teacher Trainer. Click the link below: https://www.englishwithsteveuk.com/subscriptions 💯 Please support me by being a Patron at English Quest: Advanced Lexis and Grammar. In return for just $3 or $5 per month, you will receive personalised resources including video, audio, text, quizzes and PDFs with personal messaging. For STAR/GALAXY Tiers https://www.patreon.com/englishwithsteveuk 💬 Did you enjoy this video? Let me know in the comments below! 📚 Unlock the next level in your English journey! Visit my website now and dive deeper into expert-led tutorials, resources, and more: https://www.englishwithsteveuk.com 📚 Join my mailing list you'll see on the website and get a Free PDF “You Can Say That Again”, containing 150 plus English Expressions with Conversation Examples. 💯 Download a FREE Placement/Assessment test with Answer Key https://www.englishwithsteveuk.com/what-s-your-level-of-english ✅ English with Steve UK https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishwithSteveUK?sub_confirmation=1 --------------- Welcome to "English with Steve UK," your trusted resource for mastering the English language. My journey spans over two decades of teaching diverse nationalities both in the UK and overseas. I have the privilege of wearing many hats: a dedicated English language teacher, an accredited teacher trainer and teacher mentor for the renowned British Council, who's shaped the pedagogical approaches of countless educators in Malaysia and Thailand. My expertise is not just bound by tradition. ➡️ I proudly hold a Cambridge English teaching qualification and have embraced modernity by undergoing rigorous training in online English teaching with Future Learn as endorsed by Cambridge University. In my pedagogical repertoire, while grammar is revered, I champion the cause of Lexical Chunks. It's the essence of fluency, weaving together fixed expressions, idioms, collocations, and those ever-elusive phrasal verbs. From my time in Italy and Turkey, where I taught adults and children, to my leadership roles as Lead Teacher Trainer with the British Council, Centre Manager and Academic Director in the UK, my mission has remained unchanged: to make English accessible, enjoyable, and impactful. Whether it's through listening, reading, speaking, watching or role-play, learning here is not just effective—it's fun. Dive in and let's embark on this linguistic journey together. --------------- 📲 Follow English with Steve UK on social media! Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/steveellisenglishteacher/ LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveellisenglishtutor/ Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/steveellisenglishteacher/ 🗣️ Discuss aspects of using English with others in my Facebook Groups : English Superior C1/C2 Private Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/englishanguagec1advancedc2proficiency Exclusive Private Group English C1/C2 Quest https://www.facebook.com/groups/englishc1c2quest For Teachers: English Teachers Rock https://www.facebook.com/groups/englishteachersrock.internationalsupportgroup/ B1/B2 Levels https://www.facebook.com/groups/englishb1b2englishwithsteveuk 🇺🇦 Ukrainiains https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukrainianslearnenglish 🇺🇦 English for Ukrainians https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukrainianslearnenglish --------------- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnglishwithSteveUK #advancedvocabulary #advancedwords #cambridgeadvanced #examvocabulary #cae #c1english #cambridgeproficiency #lexicalchunks #englishexpressions #learnidioms #learnphasalverbs #collocations #advancedgrammar #learnadvancedgrammar #englishworkshops #advancedphrasalverbs #nativeenglishteacher #britishteacher #onlineenglishlessons #speakingpractice #fixedexpressions #boostfluency #englishfluency #englishfluency #speakfluently #howtobefluent #commonidiomswithmeanings #learnwhatidiomsmean #lmeaningsofdioms

Do you know any business idioms? You should! Business idioms and jargon are used so much in the business world. We also use them in every conversation. Here are 15 Business Idioms We Also Use In Everyday English Conversation. Get on the same page with business idioms! https://youtu.be/OTXNCqaMsEA 🗣️ Chatterbox Zoom Workshops. Boost your language skills in real-time! Click now and subscribe. Engage, learn, and excel with live interactions. We focus on C1/C2 Vocabulary and expressions. 3 x 90-minute workshops per week Practise speaking with other international learners and with me, Steve Ellis, a British Teacher and Teacher Trainer. Click the link below: https://www.englishwithsteveuk.com/subscriptions 💯 Please support me by being a Patron at English Quest: Advanced Lexis and Grammar. In return for just $3 or $5 per month, you will receive personalised resources including video, audio, text, quizzes and PDFs with personal messaging. For STAR/GALAXY Tiers https://www.patreon.com/englishwithsteveuk 📚 Unlock the next level in your English journey! Visit my website now and dive deeper into expert-led tutorials, resources, and more: https://www.englishwithsteveuk.com 📚 Join my mailing list you'll see on the website and get a Free PDF “You Can Say That again”, containing 150 plus English Expressions with Conversation Examples. 💯 Download a FREE Placement/Assessment test with Answer Key https://www.englishwithsteveuk.com/what-s-your-level-of-english ✅ English with Steve UK https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishwithSteveUK?sub_confirmation=1 --------------- Welcome to "English with Steve UK," your trusted resource for mastering the English language. If you're keen on transcending the ordinary and achieving a deep understanding of English as it's truly spoken by natives, you're in the right place. As the global community faces challenges, such as the situation in Ukraine, I am committed to extending my knowledge to Ukrainian refugees in their quest to grasp English. My journey spans over two decades of teaching diverse nationalities both in the UK and overseas. I have the privilege of wearing many hats: a dedicated English language teacher, an accredited teacher trainer and teacher mentor for the renowned British Council, who's shaped the pedagogical approaches of countless educators in Malaysia and Thailand. My expertise is not just bound by tradition. ➡️ I proudly hold a Cambridge English teaching qualification and have embraced modernity by undergoing rigorous training in online English teaching with Future Learn as endorsed by Cambridge University. In my pedagogical repertoire, while grammar is revered, I champion the cause of Lexical Chunks. It's the essence of fluency, weaving together fixed expressions, idioms, collocations, and those ever-elusive phrasal verbs. From my time in Italy and Turkey, where I taught adults and children, to my leadership roles as Lead Teacher Trainer with the British Council, Centre Manager and Academic Director in the UK, my mission has remained unchanged: to make English accessible, enjoyable, and impactful. Whether it's through listening, reading, speaking, watching or role-play, learning here is not just effective—it's fun. Dive in and let's embark on this linguistic journey together. --------------- 📲 Follow English with Steve UK on social media! Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/steveellisenglishteacher/ LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveellisenglishtutor/ Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/steveellisenglishteacher/ 🗣️ Discuss aspects of using English with others in my Facebook Groups : English Superior C1/C2 Private Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/englishanguagec1advancedc2proficiency Exclusive Private Group English C1/C2 Quest https://www.facebook.com/groups/englishc1c2quest For Teachers: English Teachers Rock https://www.facebook.com/groups/englishteachersrock.internationalsupportgroup/ B1/B2 Levels https://www.facebook.com/groups/englishb1b2englishwithsteveuk 🇺🇦 Ukrainiains https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukrainianslearnenglish 🇺🇦 English for Ukrainians https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukrainianslearnenglish --------------- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnglishwithSteveUK #advancedvocabulary #advancedwords #cambridgeadvanced #examvocabulary #cae #cambridgeproficiency #lexicalchunks #englishexpressions #learnidioms #learnphasalverbs #collocations #advancedgrammar #learnadvancedgrammar #englishworkshops #advancedphrasalverbs #englishcoversation #advancedenglishlessons #nativeenglishteacher #britishteacher #onlineenglishlessons #learnenglishwithsongs #listeningexercise #speakingpractice #fixedexpressions #whatarefixedexpressions #englishfluency #speakfluently #howtobefluent #EnglishwithSteveUK #mustknowenglish #businessenglish #businessidioms #businessexpressions ▶️